Indian Citizenship Act

Definition

The Indian Citizenship Act, enacted in 1924 by the United States Congress, granted full U.S. citizenship to America's indigenous peoples, also known as Native Americans. Previously, citizenship was granted to Native Americans only through specific treaties, acts, or military service.

Related terms

Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.

Fourteenth Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved people.

Civil Rights: Rights guaranteed to all citizens of a country under its constitution and laws, including voting rights and equality before the law