Asked by Wendy Mendoza on Sep 23, 2024
Which of the following statements best describes naturalization laws in the United States
Prior to 1870?
A) All free people could become naturalized citizens after living in the country for at least five years.
B) Only free whites could become naturalized citizens.
C) Only freed African American slaves could become naturalized citizens.
D) Only Native Americans could become naturalized citizens.
Naturalization Laws
Regulations governing the process through which a foreign citizen or national can acquire citizenship or nationality in another country after fulfilling specific requirements.
Free Whites
A demographic classification used in historical contexts, especially in the United States, referring to individuals who were not enslaved and identified as white by society or law.
- Comprehend the evolution of naturalization laws and their significance.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the evolution of naturalization laws and their significance.