<h2><u><em>The progressive force of the early 20th century in Washington stemmed partially from the women's club movement which offered opportunities for leadership and political power to tens of thousands of women in the Pacific Northwest region.</em></u></h2><h2><u><em></em></u></h2><h2><u><em>also Shorter working hours every day and more pay per hour of work.</em></u></h2>
