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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to support colonial boycotts against British-made goods
to support colonial boycotts against British-made goods

to sell and raise money for the Sons of Liberty
to sell and raise money for the Sons of Liberty

to help colonial merchants hide their smuggling activities
to help colonial merchants hide their smuggling activities

to provide a cover for secret attacks on British officials

Answer 1

Colonial women gathered to spin thread and weave cloth primarily to support colonial boycotts against British-made goods. This was part of the larger effort to resist British taxation and trade policies, promoting self-sufficiency among the colonies.