Alien and Sedition Acts

Alien and Sedition Acts

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History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what year were the Alien and Sedition Acts passed?

Back

1798

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What president signed these acts into law?

Back

John Adams

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The law allowed the government stronger abilities to _________ foreigners.

Back

deport

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

Back

14

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Irishmen

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the Sedition Act prohibit, or outlaw?

Back

public opposition to the government

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

20

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