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The earliest citizenships emerge in Greek city-states.
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Native Americans, slaves, and women didn't share the same rights. Only rich, white men who owned land could vote or hold elected office.
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The 1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly.
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The people wanted elected officials who represented their needs and concerned. Citizens found common ground on issues and began forming political parties.
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlaws slavery.
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The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants the right to vote to former male slaves.
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The Statue of Liberty is completed. It is a symbol of freedom and opportunity for millions of immigrants coming to America.
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Boatloads of immigrants arrived on U.S. shores almost daily. For many, their first stop brought them past the Statue of Liberty and to Ellis Island in New York.
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In 1907, 1 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island on their way to becoming U.S. citizens.
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants women the right to vote.
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During this time, Adolph Hitler led Nazi Germany. Many Citizens obeyed him without question. This allowed Germany to take over much of Europe and kill millions of Jewish people.
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African Americans were fed up with being denied jobs and education because of the color of their skin. Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. urged his supporters to stage marches, sit-ins, and speeches.
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The Civil Rights Act bans discrimination in public places. It also guarantees access to public schools for all and outlaws employment discrimination.
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The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowers the voting age for all citizens to 18 years of age.
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Congress passes the Child Citizenship Act. Any Child under the age of 18 who is adopted by a U.S. citizen and immigrates to the United States becomes an immediate citizen.
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Rules for people coming to the United States have tightened greatly since the terrorist attacks. The United States has increased security along the Canadian and Mexican borders where people try to enter into the country.