To be a U.S. citizen through the way of naturalization is not as hard as most people think. Yes, there are many steps, but if it is compared with the way of attaining Roman citizenship, it is less demanding. For any person who is not a U.S citizen to be eligible there are requirements that are essential. First of all, they must be at least 18 years old at the time the documents are being filled. Secondly, they must be able to read, write, and speak basic English. Thirdly, they must be a person of good ethical personality. Of course, these are only the requirements and once a person is eligible there are others steps that they must take. If I ever had the chance to be able to change or modify the protocol in how the U.S. handles immigrants, I would use the method the Romans had with a few modifications. The Romans were and still are renowned for their highly ordered army. In the first century C.E., “the military had become a profession to which all free men might devote twenty-five years (or more) of their lives” (Fiero 71). This allowed the men to gain citizenship for himself and his children. …show more content…
After that they should be available like any other American citizen in case a national emergency calls for it. Because I believe if a person is willing to defend with their life a country where they want to become a citizen, earns the right to become one. Another reason for the two years of military service is so they will understand and value the benefits that the U.S. is giving to them. There where thousands of U.S. citizens that served in the armed forces that gave their lives to earn the privilege and aids that the immigrants are able to