Question 97 of 128

What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States are U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answers

  • • 14th Amendment

Why This Matters

The 14th Amendment (1868) established birthright citizenship and equal protection under the law for all citizens.

Memory Tip

14th Amendment = born here = citizen.

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1800s(American History)

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