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How Were Married Women Legal Nonentities During the Early Years

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How were married women legal nonentities during the early years of U.S. history?


A) A woman's property was ceded over to the husband upon marriage as well as any property or wages that came to her.
B) She was considered a minor by the courts.
C) A woman was already a legal nonentity at birth.
D) Because a husband had the right to chastise (i.e. legally discipline) his wife physically.

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