One of the Largest Shifts in Professional Presence for Women

question 46

Multiple Choice

One of the largest shifts in professional presence for women has been in the role of lawyers and judges. From 1970 to 1990 these numbers increased from about

• A) 0 to 5 percent.
• B) 5 percent to 22 percent.
• C) 5 percent to 70 percent.
• D) 30 percent to 50 percent.
• E) 30 percent to 70 percent.

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Definitions:

Religious Toleration

The acceptance of diverse religious beliefs and practices, often institutionalized through laws allowing for freedom of worship and the practice of religion without persecution.

Chesapeake Area

A region in the United States including and surrounding the Chesapeake Bay, significant for its history, economy, and ecological diversity.

Massachusetts Bay

A region in the northeastern United States, centered around the body of water with the same name, historically significant for being a major site of early English colonization in America.

Trade with Indians

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