Question

The passage suggests that Lebsock believes that compared to nineteenth-century American women, eighteenth-century American women were _____________.

• A. In many respects less powerful in relation to men
• B. More likely to own real estate
• C. Generally more economically independent
• D. More independent in conducting their private lives
• E. Less likely to work as school superintendents

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Generally more economically independent

The given passage talks about the history of United States women and compares their position in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. The entire passage shows that the economic position and women's status is stronger in the nineteenth century. Thus, option C is the correct answer.