Why did many women in Virginia not start a family until their mid-twenties?

A) Women mostly came to Virginia as indentured servants.
B) Women were too busy running the family business.
C) Women outnumbered men, so they had a difficult time finding a husband.
D) Women focused on doing work for the church.
E) Women and men were not together often due to men fighting in wars with Indians.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who signed a contract to work for a specific period of time in exchange for passage to the New World, food, accommodation, and a form of 'freedom dues' at the end of their term.

Women In Virginia

A term referring to the life, roles, and historical contributions of women in the state of Virginia, highlighting their social, political, and economic experiences.

Mid-Twenties

A term often used to describe the period of life between the ages of 24 and 26, or the 1925–1926 period in the 20th century, known for its distinctive cultural and societal changes.