Which of the following statements best describes American families in the colonial era?
A) Compared with contemporary standards, the average duration of marriages was much longer.
B) More than half of all children saw the death of at least one parent by the time they were twenty-one years old.
C) Spouses spent much more time together in the colonial era compared with today, considering the currently high level of women's employment.
D) The colonial family was peaceful and harmonious, unlike most contemporary families.

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In the colonial era, life expectancy was lower, and many children experienced the death of a parent before reaching adulthood.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes American Families in the Colonial