Alien and Sedition Acts

Alien and Sedition Acts

and the Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the reason John Adams gave for passing the Alien and Naturalization acts?

• To prevent the French from interfering in American government

• To end the war with the French

• To gain an alliance with the British

• To restrict trade with the French

Multiple Choice

What was another purpose behind John Adams decision to pass the Alien and Naturalization Acts?

• To end the French Revolution

• To prevent overpopulation in the U.S.

• To restrict the freedom of speech

• To limit support for the Democratic-Republican party

Poll

What did the Sedition Act violate?

• The Preamble

• The Second Article of the Constitution

• The first amendment to the Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions state?

• That John Adams should be impeached

• That the Supreme Court should strike down the Alien and Sedition Acts

• That immigration should be limited

• That Virginia and Kentucky would nullify (not enforce) the Alien and Sedition Acts in their states

Multiple Choice

Why did Democratic-Republicans argue that the Alien and Sedition Acts should be nullified by the states?

• They were not ratified by the people

• They were not passed by Congress

• They were unconstitutional

• They violated America’s treaty with France

Multiple Choice

How did the Alien and Sedition Acts impact politics?

• They led to increased support for the Federalist Party

• They led to increased support for the Democratic-Republican party

• They caused more people to oppose political parties