Question

29 mark for review
changes in ideas about mens and womens gender roles in the family, resulting from the market revolution,
most directly contributed to which of the following shifts in american social practices during the same
period?
a the rise of widespread support for womens right to vote in national elections
b a new emphasis on the separation between the public and private spheres
c calls for mothers to guide their childrens education in republican values and
citizenship
d the growth of a political culture blending european and uniquely american
elements

Explanation:

During the market revolution, as men increasingly engaged in the public (work - outside - home) sphere, women were more associated with the private (home) sphere. This led to a new emphasis on the separation between the public and private spheres. Widespread support for women's suffrage (A) came later. The idea of mothers guiding children's education in republican values (C) was more related to the "Republican Motherhood" concept which predates the market - revolution - related gender - role changes in a more direct sense. The growth of a political culture (D) is not directly tied to the gender - role changes in the family from the market revolution.

Answer:

B. A new emphasis on the separation between the public and private spheres