Question

22.6.2 Test (CST): From Colonies to Independence

Question 3 of 15
Women living in England's North American colonies were generally expected
to:
A. earn an income by working outside the home.
B. manage the indentured servants and slaves in a household.
C. serve as advisers to political and religious leaders.
D. obey their husbands and closely follow social norms.
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Answer 1

Women living in England's North American colonies were expected to obey their husbands and follow social norms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Women living in England's North American colonies were generally expected to obey their husbands and closely follow social norms. They were considered subordinate to men and were expected to fulfill traditional gender roles, which included taking care of the household tasks and raising children. Women did not have many opportunities to earn an income by working outside the home and were not typically involved in politics or religious leadership.

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