The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1868. What did the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do?

A.
granted American citizens the right to a fair trial
B.
banned the production and sale of all alcoholic beverages
C.
granted citizenship to those born or naturalized in the U.S.
D.
freed all of the slaves living in the United States

1 answer

C. granted citizenship to those born or naturalized in the U.S.

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, established that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and provides for equal protection under the laws.