Beginning around the 1800's abortion was highly frowned upon and looked at as a crime. Connecticut was the first of all states to start this procedure. Yet, it was legal in certain states only if a woman's life was at crucial risk and this kind of abortion was known as a "therapeutic abortion"(Eva. R. Rubin pg. 2). Mainly, anti-abortion laws were passed for the purpose of protection from any cruel operations that could have been used. Despite that, abortion was quite common coming from women especially during this time and was generally used as a procedure to control the growth of population. By the early 1970's abortion finally became a legalized and accepted practice. With time, studies showed that the average white American woman would
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They were looked upon as the one to make something well out of their lives and to represent their families. Therefore, having more children was not really an option. So this is where abortion came into mind especially to prevent conflict between the Mother and Father. Nonetheless, abortion was huge throughout the 19th century and actually became known "medically" as a skill within American history (Eva R. Rubin pg. 13). However, the defining moment for this controversial subject came about in 1971 with the launching of the Roe vs. Wade case. The outcome of this case, which came in 1973, challenged the rights of privacy of all women under the Fourteenth Amendment. Based on this argument forty-six states which considered abortion a crime were challenged with not following our constitution. These times were impacting moments of our history. Our nation was divided into two groups: pro-life and pro-choice. The Fourteenth Amendment is divided into four sections. The first section has to do with anyone being born in America will have their full citizenship. The second section goes over how anyone in America of any race will be treated as a whole person. Then, the third section explains what is needed of those to regain their full rights of citizenship once they come back to America. Finally, the last section says that the United States will not pay for any debt owed by a U.S. …show more content…
Even though that was not the whole case the woman did make a reasonable point. She argued that it was unconstitutional for the law to convey that everyone will be protected of having their rights taken away, yet she did not have the right to have an abortion. This is where the law of abortion started to change. It only took some time then to have the final decision made. Ultimately, abortion finally became legal and something more comfortable for doctors to do once the case ended. Fortunately, the woman won the case and most states did change their law. America was greatly influenced bringing many into agreement. On the other hand, this case caused many of the religious to turn against those who decided upon having an abortion once it became legal. If it would not have been for this whole case though, then many wouldn’t have realized what this woman was trying to
They were looked upon as the one to make something well out of their lives and to represent their families. Therefore, having more children was not really an option. So this is where abortion came into mind especially to prevent conflict between the Mother and Father. Nonetheless, abortion was huge throughout the 19th century and actually became known "medically" as a skill within American history (Eva R. Rubin pg. 13). However, the defining moment for this controversial subject came about in 1971 with the launching of the Roe vs. Wade case. The outcome of this case, which came in 1973, challenged the rights of privacy of all women under the Fourteenth Amendment. Based on this argument forty-six states which considered abortion a crime were challenged with not following our constitution. These times were impacting moments of our history. Our nation was divided into two groups: pro-life and pro-choice. The Fourteenth Amendment is divided into four sections. The first section has to do with anyone being born in America will have their full citizenship. The second section goes over how anyone in America of any race will be treated as a whole person. Then, the third section explains what is needed of those to regain their full rights of citizenship once they come back to America. Finally, the last section says that the United States will not pay for any debt owed by a U.S. …show more content…
Even though that was not the whole case the woman did make a reasonable point. She argued that it was unconstitutional for the law to convey that everyone will be protected of having their rights taken away, yet she did not have the right to have an abortion. This is where the law of abortion started to change. It only took some time then to have the final decision made. Ultimately, abortion finally became legal and something more comfortable for doctors to do once the case ended. Fortunately, the woman won the case and most states did change their law. America was greatly influenced bringing many into agreement. On the other hand, this case caused many of the religious to turn against those who decided upon having an abortion once it became legal. If it would not have been for this whole case though, then many wouldn’t have realized what this woman was trying to