Which of the following best describes how the Fourteenth Amendment extended and limited civil rights to Black Americans?(1 point)

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The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., made all citizens equal before the law, and guaranteed due process to all citizens; however, it did not extend voting rights to Black Americans or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.
The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., made all citizens equal before the law, and guaranteed due process to all citizens; however, it did not extend voting rights to Black Americans or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.

The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship, prevented the separate but equal doctrine, and abolished slavery; however, it did not reverse the Three-Fifths Compromise or extend voting rights to Black Americans.
The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship, prevented the separate but equal doctrine, and abolished slavery; however, it did not reverse the Three-Fifths Compromise or extend voting rights to Black Americans.

The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., abolished slavery, and guaranteed due process to all citizens; however, it did not extend or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.
The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., abolished slavery, and guaranteed due process to all citizens; however, it did not extend or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.

The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., granted voting rights for Black American men, and guaranteed due process; however, it did not abolish slavery or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.
The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., granted voting rights for Black American men, and guaranteed due process; however, it did not abolish slavery or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.
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Answer 1

The best response that describes how the Fourteenth Amendment extended and limited civil rights to Black Americans is:

The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship in the U.S., made all citizens equal before the law, and guaranteed due process to all citizens; however, it did not extend voting rights to Black Americans or prevent the separate but equal doctrine.

This statement accurately reflects the key aspects of the Fourteenth Amendment: it established citizenship and equal protection under the law but did not address voting rights or effectively challenge the separate but equal doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson.