In the United States today,which would best resemble an eighteenth-century companionate marriage?
A) An arranged marriage between immigrants.
B) A husband who is the primary breadwinner and has all of the assets in his name.
C) A spouse who makes all the decisions concerning the children's education.
D) An abusive,alcoholic husband who dominates his wife.
E) A union based on love with equal say in running the household.

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An eighteenth-century companionate marriage was based on affection and mutual respect between spouses, with each partner having equal say in household decisions. This closely resembles the modern-day union based on love with equal shared responsibility for running the household. None of the other choices resemble an eighteenth-century companionate marriage.

In the United States Today,which Would Best Resemble an Eighteenth-Century