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The Fourteenth Amendment: Thaddeus Stevens; Radical republicans; the struggle to pass the amendment; the Reconstruction Acts.
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Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only)
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Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only)
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The Fourteenth Amendment: Thaddeus Stevens; Radical republicans; the struggle to pass the amendment; the Reconstruction Acts
- This point belongs to Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only), especially Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only).
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What was the primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Direct answer
The primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment was to define citizenship and guarantee equal protection under the law.
Key terms
- Civil Rights: The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality, particularly significant during the Reconstruction era.
- Military Reconstruction: The period during which the federal government took control of the Southern states to enforce Reconstruction policies and protect the rights of freedmen.
Common trap
Confusing the Fourteenth Amendment with the Fifteenth Amendment: Remember that the Fourteenth Amendment focuses on citizenship and equal protection, while the Fifteenth Amendment is about voting rights.
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