The 14th Amendment wrote the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom and equality into the Constitution. The citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment was specifically intended to repeal the Dred Scott decision.In this session, students explore the 14th Amendment and the battles for equality in America. The Due Process Clause provides that no states shall deprive any "person" of "life, liberty or property" without due process of law. Step 1: To begin the discussion of social movements and inequality, students will learn about equality and the 14th Amendment. The primary source documents on this page highlight pivotal moments in the course of American history or government. Reach out across differences so that everyone feels included. - Students will understand the struggles of African Americans in the "New South" during Reconstruction. - Students will understand the struggles of African Americans in the "New South" during Reconstruction. Quirements present in the Fourteenth Amendment's text.