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Femes Soles (woman alone)
unmarried women in all states had the right to the colonial legal tradition. Women could live where they wanted, work where they wanted and control assets. -
New York's Married women Property Act
Women were allowed to control their land. Gifts of land left by a father would remain their own. Women were now seen as legal entities. -
19th Amendment to Constitution
Declared women all rights of citizenship and responsibilities. Women granted right to vote. -
Women in Workforce
Married women began suddenly entering the workforce at a substantial rate. -
Women in Military
Legislation allowed women in the military. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
After the Act was ammended it prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, SEX, and natural origin. -
Women in Politics
Women were a part of history after being the 1st women to serve on a jury. -
Abortion
Supreme Court ruled to take away the constitutional right to abortion. -
CROWN Act
The House passed the CROWN Act that banned discrimination on race based hair-do's.