HISTORY 23 American History
Purpose
The 14th Amendment represents the first time Congress defined who could be, and therefore who could not be, a citizen of the United States of America. Made law in 1868, understanding this very-important Amendment and the debates surrounding it provide a foundation for understanding the history of immigration to the U.S., as well as the experiences of various minority groups in this country.
Questions to Consider
Under Section 1 of the 14thAmendment, who, specifically, could be ...
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