Which of the following was part of the Dutch concept of marriage in New Netherland?
A) A married women could only inherit and own her dower property after her husband's death.
B) A married woman's estate was always left to her children upon her death.
C) A married woman could not establish a business or inherit her husband's.
D) A married woman had a legal identity independent of her husband.

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The Dutch concept of marriage in New Netherland allowed for a married woman to have a legal identity independent of her husband. This means that she could own property, establish a business, and inherit her husband's estate. Option A is incorrect as a married woman could receive dower property during her husband's lifetime. Option B is incorrect as a married woman could leave her estate to someone other than her children. Option C is incorrect as a married woman could establish a business and inherit her husband's property.

Which of the Following Was Part of the Dutch Concept