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The Declaration of Idepdendenoe
The Declaration of Independence established the United States as a new nation -
The Untied States Constitution
The United States Constitution was created to define the rights and responsibilities of citizens. -
Naturalization Act
The Naturalization Act sets the rules for becoming United States citizen. -
14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, this was a way of expanding citizen participation. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
26th Amendment
The 26th Amendment lowers the voting ages to 18, recognizing the rights of young citizens.