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Tribes like the Cherokee, Navajo, and others were the first here. They faced a lot of struggles when Europeans came and took their lands.
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When the country started, only some men who owned land could vote or be citizens. Others, like African slaves, weren't seen as citizens.
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People from China were treated very badly and were even banned from coming to the U.S. It was hard for them to become citizens.
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After the Civil War, a law said that anyone born or naturalized in the U.S. was a citizen. It helped former slaves, but they still faced a lot of discrimination.
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Women got the right to vote, but many women of color still faced discrimination when they tried to vote
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African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanic Americans fought for equal rights. Laws like the Civil Rights Act helped, but discrimination still existed.
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Laws changed to allow more people from different countries to come to the U.S. before there were strict rules that kept many out.
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People continue to struggle for fair treatment. Some fight for better laws for immigrants, rights for LGBTQ+ individuals, and to end racism.