why was the 14th amendment enacted
14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868). Citation: The House Joint Resolution proposing the 14th amendment to the Constitution, June 16, 1866; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789-1999; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives.4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868). Citation: The House Joint Resolution proposing the 14th amendment to the Constitution, June 16, 1866; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789-1999; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives.