The year 1790 refers to a specific time period in history, specifically in the context of the United States. It was during this year that important events and legislation took place.
Constitution: The Constitution is a written document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles by which a country is governed. In the case of the United States, it serves as the supreme law of the land.
Citizenship: Citizenship refers to being recognized as a member of a particular nation or country and having certain rights and responsibilities within that nation's borders.
Alien: In legal terms, an alien is someone who is not a citizen or national of the country they are residing in.
What legislation passed by Congress in 1790 restricted citizenship to "any alien, being a free white person" only?
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