Extended families (other relatives in the household besides husband, wife, and their children) were never predominant in the United States because
A. life expectancy was short and made it improbable that grandparents lived with their children.
B. affectionate and emotional ties to family were emphasized only recently in U.S. history.
C. U.S. residents sought to reject the norms of their ancestors.
D. all of these.
Answer: A
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