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The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution stated that everyone born in the United States, including African Americans, were American citizens. It was ratified in 1868.
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∙ 13y agoOf course. African Americans are born in the US, so they are automatically citizens. To get more technical, if an African came to America and became naturalized, s/he'd be a US citizen.
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What did the Supreme Court say about African Americans in the Dred Scott Decision?
The dred Scott decision held that all African Americans, whether free or slave, were not citizens of the US, had no power to sue in court, and that the congress had no constitutional authority to end slavery.
Are African Americans and Africans the same?
We are all black and we were never accepted to anything in the 1800's. And white people hated us.
How many African-Americans from the south were elected to the US Senate during reconstruction?
2
What percent of all African Americans in the US in 1860 lived in the North?
0.00713%
How many African Americans from re elected to the us senate during reconstrution?
650
Are African Americans citizens?
Of course. African Americans are born in the US, so they are automatically citizens. To get more technical, if an African came to America and became naturalized, s/he'd be a US citizen.
What US Constitution made African Americans citizens?
slaves
How did the Fourteenth Amendment change the legal status of African Americans who had been enslaved but were born outside the US?
The Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves who were born outside the country. This meant that African Americans who were previously enslaved but born outside the US were now considered US citizens and entitled to the rights and protections provided by the Constitution.
Native Americans were not considered to be citizens of the US. The US government negotiated with what tribes prior to 1876?
treaties
What did the Supreme Court say about African Americans in the Dred Scott Decision?
The dred Scott decision held that all African Americans, whether free or slave, were not citizens of the US, had no power to sue in court, and that the congress had no constitutional authority to end slavery.
Are people who live in Africa African Americans?
African-Americans are US citizens whose ancestors are (usually) from the continent of Africa. Africans who live in an African country would be referred to by their country of citizenship (e.g., Namibians, Kenyans) and would not be called African-Americans. An African-American visiting Africa would simply be thought of as an "American" or "US citizen" to the local population.
Are black people who live in Africa called African-Americans?
African-Americans are US citizens whose ancestors are (usually) from the continent of Africa. Africans who live in an African country would be referred to by their country of citizenship (e.g., Namibians, Kenyans) and would not be called African-Americans. An African-American visiting Africa would simply be thought of as an "American" or "US citizen" to the local population.
What are US citizens?
Americans
What is the status of african americans during reconstruction?
Granted by the 14th and 15th Amendment they were US citizens to all effects and had the right to vote.
Who are ten good African Americans to do a report on with facts about each?
African American population forms the largest number of prisoners in the US. Despite this fact, some few African American citizens came out.
Are American Indians or Native Americans US citizens?
Yes, if they are born in the US, they are US citizens.
Do African-Americans have dual citizenship?
African-Americans as a race do not have dual citizenship. Only those who meet all of the requirements of the country that the person is applying for citizenship for may or may not obtain citizenship. Citizenship is not guaranteed when applying for it.
