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Citizenship begins
White's were granted citizenship. Had to be living in US for 2 or more years. Known as the Naturalization Act. Non-whites could not vote, testify in court, or own property. -
Immigration Begins
Peace is re-established with Britian. Which caused Irish to start moving into the US. -
Steerage Act of 1819
US passed this act to make captains improve traveling conditions -
The 14th Amendment
Granted citizenship to all who were born or naturalized in the US also to African Americans -
Naturalization Act
Gave more rights to African Americans but still denied rights & protection to other non white immigrants -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Chinese immigrants were excluded from entering the US. Did not give them the option to become citizens -
Citizenship Revoked
Stripped US born women to their citizenship if they married a non citizen immigrant -
Indians Join In
Grants all the native Americans born in the US a automatic citizenship