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1st time that a law that discriminates against women is officially unconstitutional under the 14th amendment
What was the Reed V. Reed court case?
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1912
When was the women's suffrage legislation adopted?
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Tennessee
Who was the 36th state to ratify?
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Jane Roe wanted an abortion however laws made it a crime to obtain or attempt an abortion except on medical advice to save the life of the mother.
What was the Roe V. Wayde case?
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1920
What year did women get the right to vote?
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Colorado
Who was the first state to adopt an amendment granting women the right to vote?
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The Supreme Court banned the one remaining state law prohibiting the use of contraceptives by married couples.
What was the Griswold v. Connecticut case?
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1896
What year was the National Association of Colored Women is formed?
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Iowa
What was the first state school to admit women?
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