Asked by Scott Grider on Jun 12, 2024
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In Puritan marriages
A) reciprocal affection and companionship were the ideal.
B) divorce was not allowed.
C) husbands could beat their wives without interference from the authorities.
D) wives were banned from attending church services.
E) women could speak only when spoken to.
Puritan Marriages
Marriages within the Puritan community that emphasized mutual respect, piety, and companionship, guided by religious and moral principles of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Reciprocal Affection
Mutual feeling of love or fondness between two or more individuals or entities.
Divorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body, terminating the marital union and relieving the parties of marital obligations.
- Understand the gender dynamics and the role of women within Puritan society.
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Akanksha MauryaJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Puritan marriages valued reciprocal affection and companionship as ideals, contrary to some stereotypes of Puritanical strictness. They believed in a partnership that, while not modern by today's standards, did emphasize mutual support and love within the confines of their religious and social norms.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the gender dynamics and the role of women within Puritan society.