jul 9, 1868 - 14th Amendment
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The 14th amendment states that no one is allowed to deny the basic rights to any citizen no matter their race or color. This amendment also redefines citizenship and emphasizes that everyone is equal. This amendment is important because it granted citizenship, along with civil and legal rights to African Americans who were emancipated after the Civil War.
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