Page 252 - Balancing between the present and the past

Item 5
Sophie reads in her history textbook:
“Until the 1950s, women in the Netherlands automatically lost their jobs as soon as they married. For female officials this was legally laid down. Also, rape was not punishable when this happened by the spouse.”
Sophie responds to this text by saying that the people were then retarded.
Do you agree with Sophie’s statement?
Circle your choice and explain your answer:
I agree / disagree with this statement made by Sophie because ...
Item 6
David reads in his history textbook:
“In the 16th century witch hunting took place in northern Netherlands. The women who were suspected of witchcraft were immediately sentenced to death without trial, for example by drowning or the pillar of fire.”
David responds to this text by saying that these witch hunts were not so strange.
Do you agree with David’s statement?
Circle your choice and explain your answer:
I agree / disagree with this statement made by David because ...
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