The 14th Amendment

What did Part one of the 14th Amendment do?

• Overruled the decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Protected the rights and welfare of African Americans

• Required states to provide equal protection under the law

• Ended slavery in the United States

What does the Due Process Clause in the 14th Amendment require?

• States to provide equal protection under the law

• Overrule the decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Protect the rights and welfare of African Americans

• Certain steps before depriving people of life, liberty, or property

Why was the 14th Amendment added?

• To end slavery in the United States

• To protect the rights and welfare of African Americans

• To require states to provide equal protection under the law

• To overrule the decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford

What were the Black Codes in response to?

• The Thirteenth Amendment

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Due Process Clause

• The decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford

What did the Black Codes attempt to do?

• Restrict the movement of formerly enslaved people

• Force formerly enslaved people into year-long labor contracts

• Prevent formerly enslaved people from suing or testifying in court

• All of the above