RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
THE RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS
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Question
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Lamar Miller, an African American male, graduates from Harvard University with a law degree. Which amendment made that possible?
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13th Amendment
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14th Amendment
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15th Amendment
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Congressman John A. Bingham of Ohio, the primary author of the first section of the 14th Amendment, intended that the amendment also nationalize the Bill of Rights by making it binding upon the states.
Detailed explanation-2: -When originally passed, the 14th Amendment was designed to grant citizenship rights to African-Americans, and it states that citizenship cannot be taken from anyone unless someone gives it up or commits perjury during the naturalization process.
Detailed explanation-3: -President Andrew Johnson signed this warrant on July 11, 1868, to place the Seal of the United States on a presidential proclamation announcing Florida and North Carolina’s ratification of the 14th Amendment.
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