Throughout the colonial period there was a remarkable shortage of women, which varied with
The vast majority of women worked within their homes, where their labor produced most articles needed for the family. The entire colonial production of cloth and clothing and partly that of shoes was in the hands of women. In addition to these occupations, women were found in many different kinds of employment. They were butchers, silversmiths and gunsmiths. They ran mills, plantations, shipyards, and every kind of shop. They were gatekeepers, jail keepers, journalists, printers, nurses, and teachers.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.Colonial marriages
B.The Puritan religion
C.Colonial women's employment
D.Education in the colonies