Why is the 14th Amendment Important?

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The fourteenth amendment of the United States Constitution is important because its expands the definition who is a citizen of the US. Prior to its passage, blacks, women, and many other minority groups were not considered citizens.
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14th Amendment - Rights Guaranteed Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection
The Fourteenth Amendment formally defines citizenship and protects a person's civil and political rights from being abridged or denied by any state... More »
Ratified: July 9, 1868
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The fourteenth amendment is important because its gives blacks, women, and many other minority groups rights as citizens. These groups are now considered citizens, so they can be protected by law.
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