History - Contraception, Abortion and Divorce (Britain 1960-70)

Some questions to help with revision on the legal changes for women in the 60s and early 70s regarding Contraception, Abortion and Divorce.

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When was family planning first introduced?
1920
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The 200 000 illegal abortions performed each year in the 60s were...
Life threatening
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What did the Abortion act of 1967 require before an abortion could take place?
Two doctors signatures
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What did the Matrimonial Property Act of 1970 acknowledge?
That a wife's work contributed to the wealth of the couple and so she should get a share of the assets in a divorce
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The 200 000 illegal abortions performed each year in the 60s were...

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Life threatening

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What did the Abortion act of 1967 require before an abortion could take place?

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What did the Matrimonial Property Act of 1970 acknowledge?

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