The civil war brought big changes to the civil rights of African Americans. With the passage of the fourteenth amendment, former slaves are now considered us citizens. This is expressly stated and implied throughout the amendment. Some of those provisions that are mentioned have faced challenges since the amendment was added.
The Civil War marked a significant turning point for the civil rights of African Americans, bringing about substantial changes. The passage of the fourteenth amendment granted former slaves the status of U.S. citizens, a landmark constitutional provision that has been both expressly stated and implied. However, the various provisions included in the amendment have encountered challenges and limitations in their practical application since being enacted.
