During the first half of the nineteenth century, how did the United States answer the fourth of the "six immigration policy questions," namely how many resources should be devoted to enforcing the immigration restrictions?

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During the first half of the nineteenth century, the United States did not have to devote resources to enforcing immigration restrictions because there were essentially no restrictions on immigration during this period. Immigration was largely open, especially to Europeans, and the federal government did not yet regulate it in a way that required enforcement.

During the First Half of the Nineteenth Century, How Did