Read the following quote translated from the Napoleonic Code:

A wife, although non-communicant or separate in property, cannot give, alienate, pledge, or acquire by free or chargeable title, without the concurrence of her husband in the act, or his consent in writing.

What can be best inferred about French society during the Napoleonic period?

A) The wife was responsible for her husband's protection.

B) Men and women had equal say in important decisions related to family issues.

C) Women were considered inferior to men.

D) Women were allowed to buy property.

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Armanti

27 January, 12:41

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Jayleen Pruitt · Answer 1

I think is C because the wife would have to get consent.