Evolution of the national citizenry

By arielledilling
  • The Declaration of Idepdendenoe

    The Declaration of Idepdendenoe

    The Declaration of Independence established the United States as a new nation
  • The Untied States Constitution

    The Untied States Constitution

    The United States Constitution was created to define the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
  • Naturalization Act

    Naturalization Act

    The Naturalization Act sets the rules for becoming United States citizen.
  • 14th Amendment

    14th Amendment

    The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment

    The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, this was a way of expanding citizen participation.
  • Civil Rights Act

    Civil Rights Act

    The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
  • 26th Amendment

    26th Amendment

    The 26th Amendment lowers the voting ages to 18, recognizing the rights of young citizens.