National and state constitutions included little mention of women. Even though Hoosier women were enumerated in the census which paved the way for statehood and had to share the burden of taxation, they were not allowed to vote or hold office. Rights for which a revolution was fomented were denied women – as they were to slaves, "lunatics," and "idiots."
Further exacerbating the situation, rights normally enjoyed by women were often withdrawn when she married. Indeed, a woman gave up so many civil and property rights upon crossing the threshold that she was said to be entering a state of "civil death." This unhappy circumstance arose partially because American (and Indiana) law was based upon English common law. Predicated on "precedent and fixed principles," common law had dictated a subordinate position for women. Married women generally were not allowed to make contracts, devise wills, take part in other legal transactions, or control any wages they might earn. One of the few legal advantages of marriage for a woman was that her husband was obligated to support her and be responsible for her debts. It is highly doubtful that these latter provisions outweighed the lack of other rights, particularly in the area women faced the most severe restriction, property rights.
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Louise Mallard is a dynamic character. Although the story takes place in the duration of just an hour, she undergoes significant character changes and growth. Chopin develops Louise’s character primarily through internal thoughts. She gives us a vivid picture of Louise’s psyche—all her thoughts and feelings are laid bare.
Answer: The root word for argue is "arg."
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Question 1) The answer is A. The description of the mother’s love as “a river” coveys its abundance, and the mentioning that that it’s “inside me still” suggests that it’s never ending. This is especially clear when compared with B and C, neither of which fit the sentence as much as A.
Question 2) The answer is C. The sentence compared the usefulness of the assembly instructions to a camel in the Arctic. A camel, obviously, would not fare very well in a climate like the Arctic. The answer A is possible, but there is nothing in the sentence that suggests that the instructions were specifically not in English. Therefore, it can be most logically inferred that the instructions were not very helpful.
