This group, also called tories, supported the british crown prior to and during the american revolution. this group was not as aggressive as their colonial counterpart, which explains why the second continental congress did not follow tory ideals. what is this group? a) whigs b) patriots c) loyalists d) sons of liberty

The answer is loyalist

facts: the 14th amendment

the 14th amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.

the 14th amendment was intended to protect the rights of former slaves after the american civil war.

the 14th amendment was approved by congress in june of 1866 and ratified by the states on july 9, 1868.

the 14th amendment establishes that all persons born in the united states are citizens and are guaranteed all the rights of citizenship.

the 14th amendment establishes that the law protects all citizens equally.

in this case the passage of the 14th amendment   that was violated was the last part in which it states that there is equal protection of the law.