Asked by Branevi Pakeerathan on Apr 25, 2024

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The non-importation movement appealed to women because

A) it released restrictions on the role women could play in politics.
B) they could participate in boycotts by creating homespun clothing.
C) there were no women shopkeepers so they didn't feel the economic sacrifice.
D) men did not expect them to participate in the boycotts.

Homespun Clothing

Clothing made from cloth spun at home, symbolizing self-reliance and resistance to British goods during the American Revolutionary era.

Women Shopkeepers

Female entrepreneurs who own or manage retail businesses, highlighting the role of women in commerce and the economy.

Restrictions

Rules or regulations that limit, control, or restrict certain activities, behaviors, or freedoms.

  • Comprehend the effects of colonial opposition tactics, such as boycotts and non-importation agreements, on the economic interests of Britain.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The non-importation movement allowed women to actively participate in boycotts against British goods by producing homespun clothing, thus contributing to the colonial protest efforts without stepping outside the traditional domestic roles expected of them at the time.