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At first...
Abortion actually started off being legal. For thousands of years everywhere studied allowed the procedure, including the U.S. -
Fun Fact
During the 1800's the technology in the medical field wasn't as advanced, so procedures like abortion were very dangerous. Even the most respected doctors had limited resources and even education. -
Let's think about what we're doing now
Reasons varying from state to state, abortion started becoming illegal in the U.S. Starting with Connecticut taking the first step in making change. -
drastic changes
Twenty states have now made laws against abortion. -
Wait...What?
Colorado becomes the first state to liberalize their abortion laws. -
Domino Effect
Alaska, Hawaii, New York, and Washington liberalize abortion laws, making it available at the request of a woman and her doctor. -
A little wrinkle
"Eisenstadt v. Baird" Supreme Court decision establishes the right of unmarried people to use contraceptives. -
The decision
Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision strikes down on state laws, making abortion illegal.