Which of the following court rulings does the case of Mrs. Martin, mother of James Martin in Massachusetts, illustrate?
A) Having limited independent judgment, wives could not be held legally responsible for choices made in obedience to their husbands' wishes.
B) A wife impacted most of her husband's decisions and, thus, bore full culpability should he do anything wrong.
C) Whereas a woman was considered the property of her husband, her children were her own property.
D) A woman who legally owned property and met other requirements set by the state constitution could exercise the right to vote.
E) A woman who broke social norms by petitioning Congress could be charged with contempt.

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The case of Mrs. Martin illustrates the legal principle that, historically, wives had limited independent judgment and could not be held legally responsible for choices made in obedience to their husbands' wishes. This reflects the doctrine of coverture, where a woman's legal rights and obligations were subsumed by those of her husband upon marriage.

Which of the Following Court Rulings Does the Case of Mrs