Question 10 • HOPE Scholars- History Grade 8
The Naturalization Act of 1798 lengthened the residency requirement for immigrants to become U.S. citizens from 5 years to 14 years. Since voting rights generally depended on citizenship, this delayed immigrants’ ability to vote and participate in the political process. The choice about sending political opponents out of the country describes the Alien Friends Act, not the Naturalization Act.
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