Question

this list shows examples of how southern states tried to limit the effects of

• passing laws that treated black americans unfairly
• allowing only white people to serve on juries
• ignoring court rulings that protected freed people

which constitutional amendment were southern states trying to weaken by using these methods?
o thirteenth amendment, which abolished slavery in the united states
o first amendment, which protected freedom of religion and speech
o fourteenth amendment, which guaranteed citizenship and equal protection under the law
o fifteenth amendment, which gave african american men the right to vote

Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees citizenship and equal protection under the law. Passing unfair laws, restricting jury - service, and ignoring court rulings that protected freed people all undermine equal protection and citizenship rights, which are the core of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Answer:

Fourteenth Amendment, which guaranteed citizenship and equal protection