171k views
2 votes
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed during the Adams Administration. The Alien Acts made it difficult for

immigrants (aliens) to become citizens. The Sedition Acts prohibited people from speaking out against the
newly formed government. What Amendment did the Sedition Acts go against?

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

A series of laws known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by the Federalist Congress in 1798 and signed into law by President Adams. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Damara
by
7.6k points