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During the market revolution, the work of women and children in the northern United States was primarily focused on
During the market revolution, the work of women and children in the northern United States was primarily focused on
- Working in factories
- Producing goods at home
- Providing services in stores
- Supporting their parents' incomes (correct)
What did the market revolution do to Americans' notions of work?
What did the market revolution do to Americans' notions of work?
- It reinforced traditional gender roles
- It shifted work away from the home (correct)
- It increased the importance of domestic work
- It eliminated the need for women and children to work
Which families were able to afford the idealized childhood for their children during the market revolution?
Which families were able to afford the idealized childhood for their children during the market revolution?
- Upper-class families
- Wealthy families (correct)
- Middle-class families
- All families
During the market revolution, more children were able to postpone employment because
During the market revolution, more children were able to postpone employment because
The education received by middle-class children in the early 19th century
The education received by middle-class children in the early 19th century
Formal schooling in the early 19th century was especially important for young men who desired apprenticeships in
Formal schooling in the early 19th century was especially important for young men who desired apprenticeships in
The Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in New York City sent its wards to places like Sylvester Lusk's farm in Enfield, Connecticut to
The Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in New York City sent its wards to places like Sylvester Lusk's farm in Enfield, Connecticut to
According to the text, what was the ideology of 'separate spheres' based on?
According to the text, what was the ideology of 'separate spheres' based on?
What was the key difference between middle/upper-class women and lower-class women in terms of their contribution to the household economy?
What was the key difference between middle/upper-class women and lower-class women in terms of their contribution to the household economy?
How did the market revolution impact women's traditional domestic tasks?
How did the market revolution impact women's traditional domestic tasks?
What was the southern ideal regarding white plantation mistresses and manual labor?
What was the southern ideal regarding white plantation mistresses and manual labor?
Which of the following best describes the legal status of women upon marriage during the time period described in the text?
Which of the following best describes the legal status of women upon marriage during the time period described in the text?
During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, what influenced the shift from "institutional" to "companionate" marriage?
During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, what influenced the shift from "institutional" to "companionate" marriage?
Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the middle-class wife during the time period described in the text?
Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the middle-class wife during the time period described in the text?
What was the main reason for the increased emphasis on affection and attraction in marriages during the late eighteenth century?
What was the main reason for the increased emphasis on affection and attraction in marriages during the late eighteenth century?
