Why did Margaret Sanger want to prevent'back-alley abortions'?
Because they were dangerous and illegal
Because they were expensive
Because they were against her religious beliefs
Because they were negatively affecting population statistics
Answer
Margaret Sanger wanted to prevent back-alley abortions because they were dangerous and illegal. Back-alley abortions were performed by unlicensed individuals in unsanitary conditions, and often resulted in serious medical complications or death. Sanger believed that women should have access to safe and legal abortions, and she worked to make this a reality.
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