Question

which statement best describes society’s view on women and education in the early 1800s?
○ society believed that women should be allowed to attend school through high school
○ society believed that women should attend college and earn degrees.
○ society believed that women needed only the ability to read, write, and do simple math
○ society believed that women needed to learn a foreign language and have an understanding of world affairs.

Explanation:

In the early 1800s, societal views on women's education were limited. Women were generally not expected to have extensive education like attending high school, college, or learning foreign languages/world affairs. The common belief was that basic literacy (reading, writing) and simple math skills were sufficient for women's roles at that time. So the statement "Society believed that women needed only the ability to read, write, and do simple math" aligns with the historical context.

Answer:

C. Society believed that women needed only the ability to read, write, and do simple math