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Awilson837

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Why were novels popular among American women in the antebellum period?
 
  A) They often contained very realistic descriptions of intimate relationships.
  B) Since they were fairly expensive, owning books was a sign of status.
  C) They taught women to depend upon strong males.
  D) The sentimental or domestic novel addressed themes and taught lessons that spoke to middle class women.
  E) Middle class women liked the escapism of sensationalist stories of murder mystery and horror.

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What region was the center of gun manufacturing by 1860?
 
  A) the South
  B) The Mid-Atlantic
  C) New England
  D) the Midwest
  E) the Southwest


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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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