Question

Why did colonial women gather to spin thread and weave cloth?

(1 point)

to support colonial boycotts against British-made goods

to sell and raise money for the Sons of Liberty

to help colonial merchants hide their smuggling activities

to provide a cover for secret attacks on British officials

Answer 1

to support colonial boycotts against British-made goods

They produced "homespun" cloth so colonists could avoid buying British textiles as part of the boycott movement.