8.27 Alien and Sedition Act

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What president signed these acts into law? Options: John Adams, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Donald Trump

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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 Act prohibit, or outlaw?

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public opposition to the government

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Which of the following did the Sedition Act make illegal? Options: To organize protests, To falsely criticize the government, To print factual information about the government, The sponsorship of immigrants to America

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To falsely criticize 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? Options: The Alien Act, Not Freedom of Speech Act, The Parents Can Keep Their Children Quiet Act, The Sedition Act

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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