In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the Supreme Court reached the following conclusion: "[l]n the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the [protections of the Fourteenth Amendment): What generally does the Fourteenth Amendment provide for? A Free expression and freedom of religion B Limits on unreasonable searches and seizures by governmental actors C Equal protection of the laws and due process C D The right to vote for African American males over the age of twenty-one

## Step 1
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for equal protection of the laws and due process. This is the primary focus of the amendment, which is why option C is the correct answer.

## Step 2
The Fourteenth Amendment does not primarily provide for free expression and freedom of religion. These rights are protected by the First Amendment, not the Fourteenth Amendment. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

## Step 3
The Fourteenth Amendment does not primarily limit unreasonable searches and seizures by governmental actors. This is the focus of the Fourth Amendment, not the Fourteenth Amendment. Therefore, option B is incorrect.

## Step 4
The Fourteenth Amendment does not primarily provide for the right to vote for African American males over the age of twenty-one. This right is protected by the Fifteenth Amendment, not the Fourteenth Amendment. Therefore, option D is incorrect.