What was Naturalization Acts main goal?

The main goal of the Naturalization Act, particularly the one enacted in 1790, was to establish a uniform process for granting U.S. citizenship to immigrants. It aimed to encourage Immigration by allowing free white persons who had lived in the country for at least two years to apply for citizenship. The Act also reflected the prevailing racial and ethnic biases of the time, as it explicitly excluded non-white individuals from naturalization. This legislation laid the foundation for future immigration and citizenship policies in the United States.