Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798

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What president signed these acts into law?

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John Adams

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The law allowed the government stronger abilities to _________ foreigners.

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deport

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Under the new law, immigrants needed to live in the US for ____ years before voting, a change from the previous requirement of 5 years.

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14

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What did the Sedition Acts prohibit, or outlaw?

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public opposition to the government

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Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?

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To silence Democratic-Republican opposition

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The Sedition Act violated the _______?

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First Amendment

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What does this picture represent?

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The Sedition Act

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This law made it possible for the President to kick immigrants out of the country.

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Alien Act

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conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the government

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sedition

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Which political party was most opposed to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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Democratic-Republican Party