History A-Level
Roe v. Wade
What Roe v. Wade means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Roe v. Wade
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The 1973 ruling that legalised abortion nationwide, energising both reproductive-rights campaigners and a growing opposition movement.
Topics that use Roe v. Wade
- Social and political change, 1973–80 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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