What did the false birth certificate do for Jeanne?
Made her appear older
Made her appear wealthier
Made her appear of higher status
Made her appear younger
Answer
The false birth certificate made Jeanne appear younger. The certificate was dated 1890, making Jeanne seem 13 years old at the time of her marriage. This was advantageous because it allowed her to marry without parental consent.
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