Bernadette was doing background research for a historical drama being produced for television. The production company wanted to make the show as historically accurate as possible, and the senior writer asked her to find out about marriages in medieval France. According to the textbook, which of the following would she tell her writing team was the dominant motivation for marriage for the characters in their program?

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In medieval France, marriages were primarily arranged for economic purposes, such as the consolidation of property or wealth, and to forge alliances between families. Romantic feelings and personal choice were not considered important factors in the decision to marry. While religious loyalties and social functions may have played a role in some cases, they were not the dominant motivation for marriage in this context.

Bernadette Was Doing Background Research for a Historical Drama Being