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In what year were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?

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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

Front

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

Front

According to a quote by an unnamed Federalist Congressman, there was no need to "invite hordes of wild __________..."

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Irishmen

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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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How many "Republican" newspaper editors were jailed under this new law?

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20

Front

True or False: Representative Matthew Lyon of Vermont was put in jail for writing a letter criticizing President Adams' "unfounded thirst for ridiculous pomp, foolish adulation, and self-avarice."

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True

Front

Why was the Sedition Act allowed to be passed into law, even though it is against Freedom of Speech?

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Both answers are correct.

Front

To oppose the law, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison did what?

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Encouraged state governments not to follow it.