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

question 37

Multiple Choice

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 African American slaves could become naturalized citizens.
• E) Only Native Americans could become naturalized citizens.

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Definitions:

Gametic Isolation

A prezygotic reproductive barrier where gametes (egg and sperm) from different species are unable to fuse and form a viable zygote.

Mechanical Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where differences in the size, shape, or incompatible genitalia prevent mating between species.

Hybrid Inviability

A postzygotic barrier where hybrid offspring fail to survive to reproductive age.

Gestational Abortion

The termination of a pregnancy during the gestation period, often due to natural causes such as chromosomal abnormalities.