Unit 1-President Adams-Lesson 5-Alien & Sedition Acts Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by John Adams?
A
They were four laws passed by President John Adams and the Federalist-controlled Congress in 1798. These laws aimed to restrict the power of the Dem-Reps
2
Q
The Alien Act made what more difficult for French Immigrants
A
To become a US citizen
3
Q
Who did the French immigrants typically support
A
the Dem-Reps
4
Q
The Sedition Act made it illegal to do what?
A
to speak out against the government
