Evolution of the national citizenry By mamatay86 1776 Declaration of Independence protests England's limiting naturalization of foreigners in the colonies Mar 26, 1790 Naturalization Act of 1790 Dec 6, 1865 13th Amendment Jul 9, 1868 14th Amemdememt Jul 14, 1870 The Naturalization Act of 1870 May 26, 1924 IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1924 Jun 30, 1968 Hart-Celler Act Nov 6, 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Jan 17, 1997 The Flores Settlement 2001 ZADVYDAS V. DAVIS