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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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