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allowed an individual to apply for citizenship if they were a free white person, being of good character, and living in the United States for two years...individual's citizenship was also extended to any children under the age of 21, regardless of their birthplace
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established standards to be followed by ships carrying passenges to the United States, and penalties for captains not ensuring these standards
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allow the entrance of foreign-born spouses and unmarried children of members of the U.S.
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brought back all soildures during war