Does the passage suggest that jefferson and others in the united states goverment already had some knowledge of the new louisiana territory

The naturalization act affected the political process by

If one thinks illegal immigrants should become american citizens, should they become american citizens automatically or should there be a waiting period? if there should be a waiting period, explain why.

All of the following were weaknesses of the articles of confederation, except: a) the central government was not permitted to regulate state, interstate, or foreign trade. b) the central government was not permitted to borrow money. c) the central government had little ability to regulate money. d) the central government had no ability to tax.