Lesson 21 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 14th Amendment: Equal Protection
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, is known for granting equal protection under the law to all citizens.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, is known for granting equal protection under the law to all citizens. This means that everyone, regardless of race or background, should be treated equally by the government. The amendment also provided citizenship to those born in the United States. This was a crucial step in the fight for civil rights and helped lay the foundation for future laws that promote equality.
Key Facts
The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
It grants equal protection under the law to all citizens.
It provided citizenship to people born in the U.S.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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