Congress first allowed nonwhites to become naturalized citizens in __________, when it extended naturalization to "persons of African descent."

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In 1870, following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, Congress extended the right of naturalization to "persons of African descent," marking the first time nonwhites could become naturalized citizens in the United States. This was part of the broader Reconstruction efforts to address the rights of freed slaves and ensure their integration into American society.

Congress First Allowed Nonwhites to Become Naturalized Citizens in __________