Which state enacted a far-reaching law allowing married women to sign contracts and buy and sell property?

A) New Jersey
B) Massachusetts
C) Vermont
D) Pennsylvania
E) New York

Married Women

Women who are legally united to a spouse through the institution of marriage, historically subject to varying legal rights and social expectations.

Sign Contracts

The act of agreeing to a set of terms and conditions outlined in a formal document by all parties involved, which legally binds them to those terms.

New York

A state in the Northeastern United States known for its cultural, financial, and media influence, home to New York City, one of the largest cities in the world.