1. Marriage and the Family Sam Frasher Graham Hoffmanner AP European History Hour 4

2. The Changing Life of the People

3. Why did People get Married? 3 basic reasons: 1. Economic, social or political consolidation 2. Personal affection 3. Physical attraction

4. The Single Life 10-20% of men and women never married Women of appropriate status were scarce Women who were unmarried faced: Social backlash Low pay

5. Late Marriage Average age: 25-27 Financial security Peasants waited until the father’s death Laws and tradition

6. Nuclear Families Quite prevalent in Europe by 1700 Three-generation households were rare

7. Work Away from Home Boys Labor intensive jobs Older boys had more independence Ideal job – becoming an apprentice Girls Hard work was endless Opportunities were far limited Apprenticeship opportunities Servant – most common job Abuse was common

8. Questions?