Which of these best summarizes changing notions about women resulting from the Protestant Reformation?
A. Women gained greater legal rights and much greater autonomy.
B. Education was thought unimportant, given the emphasis on women as mothers.
C. Women were increasingly associated with Eve more than the Virgin Mary.
D. Women's roles were more esteemed, though not greatly expanded.
Answer: D
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A) It allowed both black and white women to vote, with no property requirements. B) It completely eliminated the right to vote for all blacks. C) It eliminated property requirements for whites but continued them for black men. D) It refused to change its property requirements for either whites or blacks.
The writings of Faxien reveal that Indian law
a. was based exclusively on Hindu principles. b. was practically non-existent. c. was increasingly influenced by Buddhist principles. d. promoted social equality.
Which of the following was a source of tension within the Confederacy?
A) ?the Confederate government's claim on men and resources. B) ?non-slaveholders who refused to cooperate with tax collectors and impressment officers. C) the Confederate draft law that allowed men to hire substitutes in order to avoid the draft.? D) ?the Confederate draft law that exempted one white man per plantation that had twenty or more slaves. E) ?All of these are correct.
When George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776, he was intent on surprising
A. the Hessians. B. William Howe. C. American Loyalists. D. British regulars. E. Indians.