"Women in the nineteenth century had the responsibilities but not the rights of citizenship."

Which statement supports this claim?

A.
Women had to serve on juries but could not run for office.

B.
Women had to pay taxes but could not vote.

C.
Women could be arrested but could not ask for a jury trial.

D.
Women had to obey the law but could not express their opinions in writing.

Respuesta :

B. 
Because paying taxes is a something that citizens have to do, but citizens are also allowed to vote. Therefore women had the responsibilities of paying taxes, but not the rights of legal voting.

The answer should be B) Women had to pay taxes but could not vote