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Immigration Act Of 1790 : A Nation That Is Structured By The Constitution

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The United States of America is a nation that is structured by the Constitution. The Constitution is fundamental principles that was established by our founding fathers. Our society constantly refers back to the Constitution in order to justify certain actions, regulate societies, and create laws. During the early periods of American history we see that the Constitution disregards African Americans and Native Americans. It does little to address controversial issues that hindered many different ethnic groups from progression.

Citizenship can be defined as individuals being a part of a society where they can vote, are counted as a citizen, and have privileges and rights within society. African Americans aren 't acknowledged by the states as citizens for many reasons. Whites considers African Americans who were slaves as their property. Since African Americans were classified in this way, whites have done anything in their power to hinder them from progressing.

The Naturalization Act of 1790 was an article of legislation that gave certain individuals the opportunity to apply for citizenship if they were being of good character, have lived in the United States for at least two years, or a free white person. When they receive approval by the courts and take on an oath of allegiance which was recorded. The individual 's citizenship also gets extended to their children under the age of 21, regardless of where there born. This Act acknowledged and granted citizenship to
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