It was difficult for women to get rights especially for voting because men were often viewed as superior against women and smarter. Often times in the past women weren't even allowed to go to school after a while. It is still that way in some countries. This probably didn't help much but if I could get the passage I could be more helpful.
Different Regions, Different Jobs
The long coastline in New England allowed many people to take jobs in the fishing industry. The shipbuilding industry also grew. New England's many ports grew into cities. New England was a trade center.
