The authors argue that for former slaves to adopt legal marriage meant
A) benefits for both husband and wife.
B) renouncing previous informal marriages.
C) benefits for husbands and none for wives.
D) more power for both husband and wife.
C
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One Muslim tradition adopted by upper-class Hindus was purdah, and one Hindu tradition that was not adopted by Muslims was sati.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The financial crisis of 2008 originated as a result of ________
A. the collapse of financial institutions in Western Europe B. banks holding bad mortgages in the United States' mortgage market C. Eastern Europe's foreign debt to the United States and Western Europe D. the United States' high defense spending
Until the early 20th century, few restrictions on immigration to the United States existed primarily because
A. industry needed an increasing supply of labor B. immigration totals had always been relatively low C. labor unions had always favored unrestricted immigration D. the Supreme Court had ruled that Congress could not restrict immigration
Which of the following helps to account for the shift to factory production?
A. a growing birth rate B. the lack of workers C. inventions that gave the U.S. a head start over Europeans D. the availability of investment capital and credit