Background: England During the Regency Era
The Regency Era in England lasted from about 1800 to 1820. During this period, the country was fighting the Napoleonic Wars with France and much
of the population lived in poverty. The small, elite population at the top of the social chain, however, lived a life of ease centered around dass
restrictions and the rules of society. Inheritance rules played a significant role in the lives of wealthy families who owned land. Daughters were not
allowed to inherit property. Instead, it was passed down to the nearest male relative. Respectable women also were not allowed to hold jobs. The
only way they could guarantee a good life for themselves, therefore, was to marry a man of solid income.
Select the correct answer
Based on the contextual information provided about the Regency Era and the excerpt from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, why is Mrs.
Bennet eager for one of her daughters to marry the new neighbor?
ОА
She wants to ensure that her daughters have loving families of their own.
B.
She wants to ensure that her daughters have financial security.
C.
She wants to ensure that her daughters get high-paying positions.
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Gender roles were much different in early 19th Century England than they are today. since women did not have many rights or liberties and were forced to depend on men, it was always considered a sign of success to marry into a successful household.

Mrs. Bennet wants her daughter to marry the new neighbor because he is well off and she knows that her daughter will be financially secure with him and, therefore, happy.