Question

Why was the 14th Amendment significant to the Civil Rights Movement? A. It stated that "separate but equal" facilities for African Americans were unconstitutional, starting the process of integration in the South. B. It guaranteed all former slaves a plot of land for farming. C. It ensured that states guaranteed all people born or naturalized in the U.S. the rights granted by the Bill of Rights. D. It guaranteed African Americans access to the polls.

Answer 1

The 14th Amendment was significant to the Civil Rights Movement because it ensured that states guaranteed all people born or naturalized in the U.S. the rights granted by the Bill of Rights. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope it helps you.