Discuss two specific examples of gender bias in early American history.

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One example of gender bias in early U.S. history includes the colonial practice that caused white women to lose their social status if they engaged in a sexual relationship with an African, Asian, or Indian man. A second example of gender bias is located with the Naturalization Law of 1790, which held that immigrant children whose fathers were U.S. residents could gain citizenships, but not immigrant children with mothers.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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