Naturalization Act of 1870
Encyclopedia
The Naturalization Act of 1870 was a law passed by the United States Congress
concerning immigration
and immigrants. It was created to deal with two immigration issues:
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
concerning immigration
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
and immigrants. It was created to deal with two immigration issues:
- a system of controls for the naturalization process and penalties for fraudulent practices
- naturalization laws for aliens and for persons of African descent