Who is a citizen?
From 1776 to 1868, each state decided what defined someone as a citizen and what rights were granted to citizens and noncitizens. The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, defined citizenship.
From 1776 to 1868, each state decided what defined someone as a citizen and what rights were granted to citizens and noncitizens. The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, defined citizenship.