Why did many late-nineteenth century writers exhibit hostility toward women? What led to such a viewpoint?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. The use of new biological concepts to reinforce gender stereotypes
2. Biology and challenges to rationalism leading thinkers to emphasize maternal roles for women
3. The exclusion of women from the sites of intellectual creation and scientific professions
4. Sexual morality and laws regarding prostitution that treated women as unclean

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Benjamin Franklin’s __________ Plan envisioned the formation of a Grand Council made up of elected delegates from the colonies.

a. Continental b. Albany c. Philadelphia d. Union

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As of 1800, ranching __________

A. was replaced by crude oil production as the most important economic activity in Texas B. experienced a drastic decline and was replaced by cotton production as the most important economic activity in Texas C. ceased to be an important economic activity in Texas D. was the most important economic activity in Texas

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__________ was a German priest known for selling indulgences.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights (ACMHR) led by the Rev. Fred __________ orchestrated campaigns of boycotts, pickets, and demonstrations during the civil rights movement

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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