Question 1

Which of the following is true of the work roles in early colonial families of the United States?

Accepted Answer

In early colonial families, husbands and wives often worked side by side, both in the home and in agricultural work. Children were also expected to help with chores and other tasks. Men's work did not typically involve tending to children, as childcare was considered women's work.

Question 2

Which of the following is true as a difference between contemporary children and Puritan children of Colonial America?

Accepted Answer

Puritan children were expected to be extremely well behaved and obedient to their parents and authority figures, while contemporary children are often encouraged to be more independent and assertive. Puritan beliefs did include the concept of original sin, so option A is incorrect. Puritan education was highly valued, and children were taught to read and write at a young age, so option D is also incorrect. Option C is not accurate; Puritan society valued obedience to both government and religious authority.

Question 3

Which of the following groups of people were made to come to America involuntarily?

Accepted Answer

African Americans were forcibly brought from Africa and sold as slaves in America. The other groups listed either migrated voluntarily or were indigenous to America.

Question 4

In general, divorce among the Zuñis and the Tetons was ________.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, divorce was easy to accomplish among the Zuñis and the Tetons, and was not looked down upon. Additionally, the passage states that the Tetons had a more informal approach to marriage, but divorce was still possible.

Question 5

________ were the most prevalent family form in the first English-speaking settlements in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Nuclear families were the most prevalent family form in the first English-speaking settlements in the United States, meaning families consisting of parents and their children. Extended families, communes, and single parent families were not as common during that time period.

Question 6

The colonial American custom where a fully dressed couple spent the night in a bed together that was separated by a wooden board was referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The colonial American custom of bundling refers to the practice of allowing a fully dressed couple to spend the night in a bed together but separated by a wooden board. This was seen as a way to prepare and test the couple for marriage.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the family structures of early American Indian societies?

Accepted Answer

Early American Indian societies had diverse family structures, with different tribes practicing different customs related to marriage, kinship, and inheritance. Some groups did practice polygyny, but not all, and polyandry was also occasionally found. Matrilineal societies did exist, but so did patrilineal and bilateral ones. Therefore, it is difficult to make universal statements about family structures in these societies, and option D is the best choice.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about premarital sex during colonial times?

Accepted Answer

Premarital sex was relatively common among engaged couples in colonial times, often under the assumption that the engagement was a firm commitment to marriage.

Question 9

How did the family structure evolve from the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

In the 19th century, "true women" were expected to be ________.

Accepted Answer

In the 19th century, the ideal of "true womanhood" emphasized traditional gender roles, which required women to be submissive, domestic, pious, and obedient to men. This expectation was deeply ingrained in social and cultural norms of the time.

Question 11

The Great Depression had the most devastating effect on ________.

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression had the most devastating effect on poor families. Many people lost their jobs and savings became worthless. As a result, poverty and homelessness became widespread. Wealthy families and upper middle-class families were also affected, but to a lesser extent than poor families. Government employees, on the other hand, were relatively protected as they had steady jobs and benefits.

Question 12

A woman who believes in the cult of domesticity is also likely to believe that ________.

Accepted Answer

The cult of domesticity was a belief system in the 19th century that promoted traditional gender roles and emphasized women's "natural" role as a homemaker and caregiver. According to this ideology, the responsibility of a family's financial survival solely rests on the husband's shoulders, and women's place is in the private sphere of the home, where they are expected to create a comfortable, nurturing environment for their husbands and children. Women who followed this ideology generally did not pursue paid employment outside the home, as this was seen as inappropriate for their gender role.

Question 13

Liza was widowed during the colonial era.Which of the following economic rights would have Liza enjoyed during the colonial era that she could share with her counterparts in the modern era?

Accepted Answer

Liza could have run a home-based business during the colonial era, which is an economic right that she could share with her counterparts in the modern era.

Question 14

Jane and Collin were married during the Colonial period, and their relationship was very characteristic of this era.Which of the following is likely to be true of their relationship?

Accepted Answer

During the Colonial period, women were considered inferior to men and were expected to be subordinate to their husbands. Therefore, Jane would have been expected to be subordinate to Collin.

Question 15

In the 19th century, childhood changed in that ________.

Accepted Answer

In the 19th century, there was a shift towards recognizing childhood as a distinct phase of life, leading to reforms that reduced child labor and increased opportunities for play and education.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of family structures in the first English-speaking settlements in the United States?

Accepted Answer

In the early English-speaking settlements, families often had many children, leading to a large age difference between the oldest and youngest children.

Question 17

Which of the following is a reason for the small size of most American Indian families in early America?

Accepted Answer

Infant and child death rates were high due to limited access to health care and a lack of immunity to diseases introduced by Europeans. This resulted in smaller family sizes as fewer children survived to adulthood.

Question 18

Which of the following has a parent from the baby boomer generation?

Accepted Answer

The baby boomer generation includes those born from 1946 to 1964. Mark's father, born in 1954, falls within this range.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of marriage customs of early American Indians?

Accepted Answer

In general, early American Indian societies required men to demonstrate their ability to support a family and provide for their wife before they were allowed to marry. Women typically waited until they reached adulthood to marry. While there were usually social and cultural expectations around marriage partners, choices were typically made by the individuals involved or their families. Therefore, option D is the most accurate statement of the marriage customs of early American Indians.

Question 20

Approximately 25 percent of North American Indian tribes were ________, which means that children traced their family descent through their mother's line rather than through that of the father.

Accepted Answer

Matrilineal tribes traced their family lineage through the mother's side rather than the father's. This means that children inherited property and social status from the mother's family rather than the father's. Approximately 25 percent of North American Indian tribes were matrilineal.

Quiz 3: The Family in Historical Perspective