jul 28, 1868 - 14th Amendment

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The 14th Amendment gives citizenship rights and equal protection to African Americans. Even though African Americans were free, southern states still tried to infringe upon their rights. And after the 14th amendment was made States did not have the right to take away life, liberty or justice.

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ByKrishonna Nelson

2 Feb 2018

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Date:

jul 28, 1868

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~ 157 years ago