How did women's colleges respond to Dr. Edward Clarke's assertion that the rigors of a college education could lead the "weaker sex" to physical or mental collapse, infertility, and early death?

A. They accepted only "new women" who were more likely to already be physically fit.
B. Most colleges realized the problem was not women's health per se; rather, it was their restrictive dress, so they changed the dress code to require lighter, more comfortable clothes.
C. They implemented programs of physical activity to keep students healthy.
D. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: C

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