Question

Which of the following statements best describes gender roles in colonial America?(1 point) Responses European and Indigenous cultures had specific roles for women and women were viewed as unequal by both. European and Indigenous cultures had specific roles for women and women were viewed as unequal by both. Depending on the culture, there were specific gender roles that might restrict the types of contributions women could make. Depending on the culture, there were specific gender roles that might restrict the types of contributions women could make. Enslaved women and European women were expected to engage in business and generate wealth. Enslaved women and European women were expected to engage in business and generate wealth. Enslaved women and Indigenous women were considered equal to men and had no specific gender roles.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes gender roles in colonial America is: "Depending on the culture, there were specific gender roles that might restrict the types of contributions women could make."

This statement accurately reflects the variations in gender roles across different cultures in colonial America, including European and Indigenous societies, and recognizes that these roles often limited women's contributions in various capacities.