Which of the Following Statements Concerning the American Family in the Past

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the American family in the past is true?

• A) The average duration of marriages was much longer during the colonial era compared with contemporary standards.
• B) More than half of all children saw the death of at least 1 parent by the time they were 21 years old during the colonial era.
• C) Spouses spent much more time together in the colonial era compared with today,considering the high level of women's employment.
• D) The colonial family was peaceful and harmonious.

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