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Nauralization Act of 1798
The Naturalization Act of 1798 passed by the United States Congress, to amend the residency and notice periods of the previous Naturalization Act of 1795. It increased the period necessary for aliens to become naturalized citizens in the United States from 5 to 14 years and the Declaration of Intention from 3 to 5 years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_Act_of_1798