Question

Which statement is an accurate summary of how american citizenship has changed over time?

Answer 1

A. It has given rights to a wider group of the population

Answer 2

Answer:

A) It has given rights to a wider group of the population.

Explanation:

American citizenship initially started as being limited to white land owning males. These individuals were the only ones who could vote in elections, run for office, etc. during the early part of our nation's history. However, this changed significantly over time.

For example, African Americans were granted citizenship rights under the 14th amendment of the US Constitution. Women also gained rights in American history especially during the 20th century when they gained the right to vote as well.