Citizenship

By allie.m.sims29
  • 800 BCE

    800-700 BC

    The earliest citizenships emerge in Greek city-states.

  • Late 1700s

    Native Americans, slaves, and women didn't share the same rights. Only rich, white men who owned land could vote or hold elected office.

  • 1791

    The 1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly.

  • Mid-1800s

    The people wanted elected officials who represented their needs and concerned. Citizens found common ground on issues and began forming political parties.

  • 1865

    The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlaws slavery.

  • 1870

    The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants the right to vote to former male slaves.

  • 1886

    The Statue of Liberty is completed. It is a symbol of freedom and opportunity for millions of immigrants coming to America.

  • Early 1900s

    Boatloads of immigrants arrived on U.S. shores almost daily. For many, their first stop brought them past the Statue of Liberty and to Ellis Island in New York.

  • 1907

    In 1907, 1 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island on their way to becoming U.S. citizens.

  • 1920

    The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants women the right to vote.

  • 1930s and 1940s

    During this time, Adolph Hitler led Nazi Germany. Many Citizens obeyed him without question. This allowed Germany to take over much of Europe and kill millions of Jewish people.

  • 1960s

    African Americans were fed up with being denied jobs and education because of the color of their skin. Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. urged his supporters to stage marches, sit-ins, and speeches.

  • 1964

    The Civil Rights Act bans discrimination in public places. It also guarantees access to public schools for all and outlaws employment discrimination.

  • 1971

    The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowers the voting age for all citizens to 18 years of age.

  • 2000s

    Congress passes the Child Citizenship Act. Any Child under the age of 18 who is adopted by a U.S. citizen and immigrates to the United States becomes an immediate citizen.

  • 2001

    Rules for people coming to the United States have tightened greatly since the terrorist attacks. The United States has increased security along the Canadian and Mexican borders where people try to enter into the country.