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What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment?

A) To abolish slavery

B) To allow African rights to African Americans

C) To give citizenship rights to African Americans

D) To allow women to vote

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User VcLwei
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Hola Amigo!

The purpose of the 14th Amendment, was to allow everyone to have equal rights. This included any person who was born in the USA.

I believe then, the answer would be ~ C.

Hope this helps!

~DL
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User Diego Castro
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C) To give citizenship rights to African Americans
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User Unatiel
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