In 1803, Britain first passed anti abortion laws which then become stricter throughout the century . By 1800 most abortions were illegal in the U.S except those in necessary to save the life of the women.The secret world of illegal abortions was mostly freighting and expensive. In 1960 abortionist often turned women away. If they could not pay $1000 or more in cash they could not get an abortion. Later on in 1960 women began to fight more actively for their rights. On January 22,1973 the U.S Supreme Court in the Famous Reo V. Wade decision, stated the right of privacy founded in the 14 Amendment concept of personal liberty is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy. Abortions have been an American controversy for centuries, but at the end of the day it is now legal
In 1803, Britain first passed anti abortion laws which then become stricter throughout the century . By 1800 most abortions were illegal in the U.S except those in necessary to save the life of the women.The secret world of illegal abortions was mostly freighting and expensive. In 1960 abortionist often turned women away. If they could not pay $1000 or more in cash they could not get an abortion. Later on in 1960 women began to fight more actively for their rights. On January 22,1973 the U.S Supreme Court in the Famous Reo V. Wade decision, stated the right of privacy founded in the 14 Amendment concept of personal liberty is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy. Abortions have been an American controversy for centuries, but at the end of the day it is now legal