Why was it important to know whether an immigrant could read and write?

Explanation:

First off if an immigrant also known as a "Alien" to the country because they know nothing about the u.s. would need to know how to do these things in order to become a citizen of the United States. If they are illiterate they cannot pass the test therefore kicked out of the country.

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