jul 9, 1868 - The 14th Amendment
Description:
The 14th Amendment gave citizenship to all African Americans. All Black people were given "equal protection under the laws." This was a huge step in freedom. However, it was only ratified after the Black Codes, and other forms of backlash against the Abolitionist Movement occurred.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 9, 1868
Now
~ 157 years ago