The 14th Amendment: Citizenship, Equal Rights, and Civil Liberties

The 14th Amendment, a key Reconstruction Amendment, was adopted post-Civil War to protect the rights of freed slaves and clarify citizenship, due process, and equal protection. It consists of five sections covering citizenship, state representation, rebellion consequences, financial implications, and enforcement. Ratified in 1868, it has been pivotal in landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education, emphasizing equal protection. The video concludes with a quiz on the amendment's key aspects.

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