Based on the readings and film, citizenship for the United States made it difficult for anyone who was not of European descent to apply. The criteria for citizenship favored white people over others such as making it mandatory for Asians to fill out a loyalty questionnaire where Europeans did not have to do that. This bias and preferences may continue on to modern times especially under the current administration which creates irrelevant obstacles for hardworking immigrants to overcome. The issues of which country migrants come from and naturalization affected not only people of color, but also Europeans which was surprising because the systems were designed to accommodate them. Citizenship should not have to be an issue that disproportionately affects underprivileged people while making it easier for upper classes. The people who are part of the country are the ones who pay taxes, contribute to the economy, have children in schools, etc. To belong in the United States, one wants to feel safe and secure without worrying about how they look and what matters the most is their character.
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