Which of the following statements best describes gender roles in colonial America?(1 point)

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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.

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.

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.

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:

European and Indigenous cultures had specific roles for women and women were viewed as unequal by both.

This statement reflects the general societal norms and perceptions of gender roles during that time, where women typically had specific duties and were often seen as subordinate to men across both European and Indigenous cultures.