Asked by Priya george on Jun 04, 2024
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The 1790 Naturalization Act established a policy of "open immigration" and naturalization for
A) all people of the world.
B) white Europeans.
C) Asians.
D) Africans.
E) Indians.
1790 Naturalization Act
The first law in the United States to establish a national framework for the naturalization of foreign citizens, which limited this process to "free white persons."
Open Immigration
American immigration laws under which nearly all white people could immigrate to the United States and become naturalized citizens.
- Comprehend the function of the Constitution in delineating American citizenship and the progression of citizens' rights.
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DI
Dapson IshmealJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The 1790 Naturalization Act limited naturalization to "free white persons" of "good moral character," effectively establishing a policy that primarily benefited white Europeans.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the function of the Constitution in delineating American citizenship and the progression of citizens' rights.