They did not serve combat positions, however they did serve dangerous as nurses and in other non-combat military occupations. the largest role of women during world war two was leaving the home to take over jobs for men as they went off to the war.
It held a virtual monopoly on trade between Europe and Asia as it controlled many of the trade routes. ... It gained control of most land routes to East Asia.
Congress felt the need for a stronger union and a government powerful enough to defeat Great Britain, so that's why they made The Articles of Confederation.