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-=== Citizenship ===
+'''Citizenship'''
 Naturalization is the process of granting citizenship privileges and responsibilities to residents. In Peru, citizenship was a valuable privilege that included:
-·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rights to engage in business in a city.
+* Rights to engage in business in a city.
+* Protection under the law.
-·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Protection under the law.
+* Rights to purchase real property.
+* The right and obligation to vote.
-·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rights to purchase real property.
-·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The right and obligation to vote.
 Those who received the rights to citizenship are recorded in citizenship books. These books include information about the citizen, such as names, ages, social and economic status, occupation and training, and sometimes birthplaces and relationships. Until the 20<sup>th</sup> century, only males of the middle or upper classes were granted citizenship.