Question

A woman's rights in reagrds to spousal abuse ____________.

A. varied widely depending on the colony in which she found herself living
B. varied widely depending on the colony in which she was married.

C.were strictly defined by federal law.

D.were strictly defined by the Church.

Let's eliminate the obvious wrong choices. There were many churches with varying rules. There was no federal government during the colonial period.

Which answer -- a or b -- makes the most sense to you?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Based on the given information and the process of elimination, option B makes the most sense. The statement suggests that a woman's rights in regards to spousal abuse varied widely depending on the colony in which she was married. This indicates that different colonies may have had different laws or cultural norms regarding spousal abuse and the rights of women.