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American History1800s
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
Answer:
14th Amendment
Why this is the correct answer
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, established that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens. This was especially significant for formerly enslaved people who had been denied citizenship. It also guarantees equal protection under the law for all citizens.
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