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The ratification process for the Fourteenth Amendment that granted citizenship to everyone male born in the United States was contentious. The video reenacts a portion of the 39th Congressional debates focusing on the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment to extend citizenship and equal protection to former slaves. Performers use the words of the Congressmen to speak for and against the Amendment. Academics also participate in a group discussion following the video that focuses on the role of the federal government in determining civil rights.
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reconstruction, the reconstruction era, civil war, the united states civil war, the fourteenth amendment, constitutional amendments, constitutional law, debate, congress, the united states congress, african american history, american history, the emancipation proclamation, slavery, african american culture, african americans, civil rights
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the arguments for and against the Fourteenth Amendment
- Have pupils write newspaper articles explaining the 39th Congressional debate
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is part of the larger Congressional Hall Pass Series
Pros
- Includes additional background information on the 39th Congressional debates
- Website provides a printable copy of the discussion questions
Cons
- None