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By the end of the seventeenth century, which of the following was true of women in New England?

AThey had begun to challenge their subordinate role in society.
BThey were a majority in many church congregations.
CThey voted in local elections.
DThey frequently divorced their husbands.
EThey could lead town meetings.

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harlow

The answer is B, by that time, more women began getting involved in the church

Parrain

Towards the end of the 17th century, women in New England (B) were a majority in many church congregations.

New England was mostly founded by Puritans who were very religious and patriarchal such that women:

  • could not suggest or vote on new laws
  • could not lead societies
  • were under the authority of their husbands
  • could not lead in church

Towards the end of the 17th century however, women started going to church more because in church they were not as discriminated against as they were regarded as being equal in spirit.

To conclude, Puritan women began to go to church towards the end of the 17th century so much that they were usually in the majority and this was because they faced less discrimination there.

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