Was legal divorce granted to patriot women ?
1860 USA , New York : Married women granted the right to control their own earnings USA , Maryland : Married women granted separate economy USA , Maryland : Married women granted the right to control their earnings USA , Maryland : Married women granted trade license New Zealand : Married women allowed to own property ( extended in 1870 ) USA , Massachusetts : Married women granted trade licenses 1861 France : Julie - Victoire Daubié becomes the first female student .