What is a Citizen? From Ancient Athens to the US

The video explores the evolution of citizenship from ancient Athens to modern-day United States. It highlights the exclusive nature of citizenship in ancient Athens, where only certain men were considered citizens. In the US, the Constitution initially left citizenship decisions to states, leading to widespread exclusion. The 1790 Nationality Act introduced naturalization but only for white men. Post-Civil War, the 14th Amendment aimed to expand citizenship, yet discrimination persisted. Today, various groups continue to fight for broader citizenship rights.

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