Women were represented in the West as homesteaders. However, marital s

Women were represented in the West as homesteaders. However, marital status was the determining factor as to whether homesteading was an option.

What factor determined whether women could file homestead claims?
A) Women had to be wealthy.
B) Women had to be single.
C) Women could not have children.
D) Women had to be married.

ANSWER
Answer: B