Asked by Ryan

What was the significance of the first section of the 14th amendment to Reconstruction?
Answered by Ms. Sue
It made everyone born in or naturalized by the United States a full citizen. As such they cannot be slaves.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#Text


Answered by Ryan
but why was this significant during reconstuction?
Answered by Ms. Sue
This article explains more.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_14th.html


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