Colonial WomenWomen did not have an easy life during the American colonial period. Before a woman reached the age of 25, she had to be married and have at least one child. Most, if not all, domestic tasks were performed by women, and most household goods and food were prepared and created by women. Women performed these tasks without any legal recognition. Although women had to endure many hardships, their legal and personal lives were becoming less restricted, although change was occurring at a snail's pace. The colonial woman's life was a mixture of imprisonment and freedom in their marriage, their home, and in the American world. Colonial legal system. Women who chose to come to the American colonies had a 100% chance of finding a husband. Men outnumbered women almost six to one. Any woman could be discerning when looking for a husband, as countless men tried to woo her into marriage. Because women could choose their husbands, they could marry the men who would bring them the most benefit. A woman was not obligated to marry a man who would mistreat her. In most of the New England colonies, a woman could file for divorce from her husband if he treated her with disrespect and mistreated or neglected her. Although women had the legal privilege to divorce a bad husband, they had no legal rights. As soon as she married her husband, she lost all legal existence. For a woman to have a place in the justice system, it is best to remain single. Single woman...