Which of the following statements best describes naturalization laws in the United States prior to 1870?
A) All free people could become naturalized citizens after living in the country for at least five years.
B) All free people could become naturalized citizens after living in the country for at least ten years.
C) Only free whites could become naturalized citizens.
D) Only freed black slaves could become naturalized citizens.
E) Only Native Americans could become naturalized citizens.

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Naturalization laws prior to 1870 only allowed free whites to become naturalized citizens. Non-white immigrants were not eligible for naturalization until later laws were passed.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Naturalization Laws in the United