Which statement is true of women in the late 1700s and early 1800s?

most of them could vote, but few could own property.

most of them had very little education.

they made up the bulk of the slave population.

they were considered a moral and political force.

The correct answer is B) Most of them had very little education.

On a national basis, women did not have the right to vote in federal elections until the passing of the 19th amendment in 1920. This shows that A is incorrect.

A majority of the slave population during this time were males, as they were seen as physically stronger and more valued on the plantation. This shows why C is incorrect.

During the aforementioned time period, women did not have the right to vote or any real moral force. When were subject to laws that made them much weaker (from a political standpoint) than men. This shows why letter D is incorrect.

the correct answer is 50.