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The ancient egyptian medical text "Ebers Papyrus" Lists a way to induce abortion with a plant, honey and crushed dates.
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up until this point in time abortions are legal until quickening. The practice of abortion was risky, however.
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Connecticut becomes the first state to ban drugs used for abortions.
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New York punishes women who receive abortions.
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All 50 states ban abortion in one form or another.
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The famous trial where all state anti-abortion laws were deemed unconstitutional.
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Congress passed a bill that stopped Medicaid funding for abortions.
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President Reagan created policies restricting organizations funded by USAID from performing or promoting abortions.
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Nebraska's governor signed a law banning abortions at or after 20 weeks, due to a theory that fetuses can feel pain at that time.
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Aristotle believed that abortion should be allowed so that people don't have to many children.