Asked by John Can Kutluozen on Jun 13, 2024
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Beginning with an Arkansas law passed in 1835, sixteen additional states allowed ___________ by 1860.
A) no-fault divorces
B) married women the right to vote
C) single, married, and divorced women to own and convey property
D) children sixteen years of age and older to choose their own marriage partner
No-fault Divorces
A type of divorce that allows for the dissolution of marriage without the need for either party to prove wrongdoing or fault.
Property Ownership
The legal right to possess, use, and dispose of land, buildings, or other assets.
- Understand the rise of political and social movements that developed in response to the difficulties of the period, particularly in the areas of women's rights and anti-immigrant attitudes.
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Kathylyn BjergeJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 1835 Arkansas law allowed women, whether married or not, to own property. This idea slowly spread to other states, and by 1860, sixteen states had passed similar laws allowing women to own and control their own property.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the rise of political and social movements that developed in response to the difficulties of the period, particularly in the areas of women's rights and anti-immigrant attitudes.