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United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898)

6-8
9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the citizenship rights guaranteed by the 14th Amendment
  • Identify the main arguments put forth in the case
  • Describe the rationale behind the Supreme Court’s decision
  • Distinguish between jus sanguinis from jus soli
  • Describe how citizenship law was influenced by this case
  • Identify the responsibilities listed in the U.S. Naturalization Oath of Allegiance
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Overview

This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. Students learn about the difference between jus sanguinis and jus soli citizenship. They also learn about the Chinese Exclusion Act, analyze a historical political cartoon, and review the contents of the U.S. Naturalization Oath.

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