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Which act increased the time that was required for an immigrant to become an american citizen from five to fourteen years

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The answer is the Naturalization Act of June 18, 1798; this was a time when political tensions were running high and there was an increased desire to guard the nation. The residence requirement for naturalization was raised from 5 years to 14 years. 
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