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Before WWI, women could not vote, own property, or access much education and were limited to low-paying jobs. During WWI, women took on new roles in factories, farms, and as nurses. This led to women gaining the right to vote in 1917. In the 1920s, more women had careers, attended high school and university, and some were elected to government. However, married women were often expected to quit their jobs. The Persons Case highlighted that women were still not considered legal "persons" and could not serve

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The Addams Family Tree

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