Which Statement Concerning New England Wives Is True

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning New England wives is true?

A) They typically had no property rights independent of their husbands.
B) They usually had children out of wedlock.
C) They had extensive property rights under English Common Law.
D) They were denied the option of divorce because it was prohibited by their Puritan faith.
E) They were considered equal in authority to their husbands within the family.