Companionate marriage contributed to the breakdown of the courtship system because
A) parental supervision became more important than individual preference when choosing a spouse.
B) the growing sense of independence in young people could not easily be controlled.
C) there were fewer opportunities in urban areas.
D) young people were more concerned with social status and economic needs than equality based on companionship.

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Companionate marriage emphasized love, intimacy, and personal choice over traditional considerations like parental approval, social status, or economic arrangements, leading to a decline in the structured courtship system that relied heavily on family and community involvement.

Companionate Marriage Contributed to the Breakdown of the Courtship System