they wanted freedom of religion. hope this helps!
<em>Answer:</em>
<em>Correct answer choice is : It prevented states from denying citizens equal protection under the law. </em>
<em>Explanation:</em>
<em>The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on July 9, 1868, as one of the Reconstruction Amendments. The amendment speaks citizenship rights and equal security of the laws and was introduced in reply to concerns compared to former slaves following the American Civil War.</em>
D - Failures.
The only attempted british colony in North America before 1600 was Roanoke, Virginia, which was a total failure. England claimed several areas, including Newfoundland, but made no sustainable attempts to colonize them before 1600.
April 19, 1775 - September 3, 1783
(8years, 4months and 15 days)
