Which statement about Shakers is FALSE?
a. They practiced "complex marriage" and publicly recorded sexual relations.
b. Their numbers grew through conversions and the adoption of orphans.
c. They bred cattle for profit and made furniture.
d. They believed that men and women were spiritually equal.
e. They abandoned private property and traditional family life.
Answer: a. They practiced "complex marriage" and publicly recorded sexual relations.
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