The hallmark of family life in the nineteenth century was the
A. escalating numbers of working class women in the labor force.
B. rejection of birth control.
C. trend toward making children the focus of family life.
D. rigidly defined gender roles with men as wage earners and women as homemakers.
E. declining infant mortality rates which meant slightly larger families.
Answer: B
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