Aristocratic medieval women
a. in unusual circumstances, could play a major role, as did Eleanor of Aquitaine.
b. were totally independent of their men.
c. never assumed managerial responsibilities in spite of their husband's frequent absences.
d. were always dominant in their marriages.
e. frequently led troops into battle in the absence of their husbands.
a
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