Asked by Shilp Patel on Jun 10, 2024
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What was the intent of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A) suppress political opposition against the government
B) eliminate British immigration
C) prohibit boycotts
D) prohibit immigrants from becoming U.S. citizens
Alien And Sedition Acts
A series of laws passed by the Federalist-controlled U.S. Congress in 1798, including measures that made it harder for immigrants to become citizens and criminalized making false statements against the federal government.
Political Opposition
Groups or parties that contest the current government's policies and often seek to gain power through elections.
- Determine the effects that initial U.S. laws had on both domestic and international policy.
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Sarah AccettaJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Alien and Sedition Acts were primarily aimed at suppressing political opposition against the Federalist government, particularly from immigrants who were seen as more likely to support the Democratic-Republican Party.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the effects that initial U.S. laws had on both domestic and international policy.