Lesson 21 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 14th Amendment: Equal Protection
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, guarantees equal protection under the law for all citizens.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, guarantees equal protection under the law for all citizens. This amendment was a response to the injustices faced by African Americans after the Civil War. It states that no state can deny any person life, liberty, or property without due process of law. The 14th Amendment is a cornerstone of civil rights in America, ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and equally, regardless of race or background.
Key Facts
The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
It guarantees equal protection under the law.
It addresses injustices faced by African Americans.
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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