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Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence grants citizenship to white, male property owners. -
Constitution
The constitution counts slaves as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes. -
Indian Removal Act
Forcibly relocates thousands of Native Americans, denying them citizenship and rights. -
14th Amendment
Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former slaves. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Prohibits Chinese immigrants from becoming citizens. -
The Indian Citizenship Act
It grants citizenship to Native Americans, but they still face discrimination and limited rights. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Desegregates schools, expanding the rights of African American citizens. -
Loving v. Virginia
Legalizes interracial marriage, further expanding the definition of the citizenry -
Roe v. Wade
It grants women the right to choose abortion, a controversial issue regarding citizenship and personhood. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Grants disabled individuals equal rights and protection under the law. -
First African American President
Barack Obama becomes the first African American president, a symbol of progress in the evolution of national citizenry.