The doctrine of "separate spheres" suggested that many Antebellum Americans believed that
A) children and parents should not mingle.
B) men were to dominate worldly pursuits, while women would gain power in the home via their moral influence.
C) moral issues should be determined by the church, while economic issues should be determined by the family.
D) business affairs were best conducted in the factory and the office, and workers had no role in making decisions.
E) Indians and Americans of European ancestry should be allowed to live in separate regions of the country.

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The doctrine of "separate spheres" posited that men and women had distinct roles in society, with men engaging in public life and work, and women exerting moral and domestic influence within the home. This belief was prevalent during the Antebellum period in the United States.

The Doctrine of "Separate Spheres" Suggested That Many Antebellum Americans