Which of the following statements is true of life in the New England colonies?

A. Literacy wasn't considered important.
B. Only married women could exercise control of their property.
C. Those who aspired to the social elite had to be members of a Congregational church.
D. Many New England women were prosperous entrepreneurs

Question

Which of the following statements is true of life in the New England colonies? 
    
A. Literacy wasn't considered important.
B. Only married women could exercise control of their property.
C. Those who aspired to the social elite had to be members of a Congregational church.
D. Many New England women were prosperous entrepreneurs

anonymous · Answer

I wouldn't choose B or D because the role of the woman during this time (I'm assuming we're talking about the 1600s. Religion played a very important role for those who traveled from England, but I believe at this time it was the Church of England to which they belonged; however, many of those who traveled to the "New World" to separate from the church. Religion played such an important role that they felt it was important to read the Bible, making literacy an important role. I think the best choice would be C.