In the early part of the 20th century, women sought and gained many legal rights, including the right to vote as part of the 19th Amendment. Their entry into the workforce, into occupations previously reserved for men, and into the social and political life of the nation should be celebrated. The biggest remaining challenge is how to reconcile women’s new roles in the workforce with their continuing role in the family. Resolving this tension has implications not just for gender equity, but also for middle-class incomes and for the overall well-being of American families
The Articles of Confederation tried to <span>preserve the states' sovereignty but they failed. It ended up not giving congress enough power and the Articles of Confederation were eventually replaced with the US Constitution.</span>
