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How did Hamilton and Jefferson feel about the alien and sedition acts?
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn short, Hamilton felt that the Acts would bring the country together and would expel any alien residents who might have supported the French at a time when America was on the brink of war with the French. Jefferson felt that it was unconstitutional and feared it as another power grab for the national government.
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Who repealed the alien and sedition acts?
Thomas Jefferson
What was so upsetting about the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Alien and Sedition Acts worked to suppress voters who did not agree with the Federalists. They effectively led to the election of Thomas Jefferson.
What response was written to the alien and sedition acts and by whom?
they were written by thomas jefferson
What political party was in power when the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed?
The political party which was in power when the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed was the Federalists.
Why did Congress pass the Alien and sedition Acts and how did Kentucky and Virginia respond?
The Federalists in Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts to prevent immigrants trying to get America involved in a war with France. Aliens that were considered dangerous were to be deported. Kentucky and Virginia passed resolutions that the Alien and Sedition Acts were unConstitutional. President John Adams had a tool to get rid of those he did not agree with. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison disagreed and said it was against freedom of speech and press. When Jefferson won the election, the Alien and Sedition Acts expired.
Who repealed the alien and sedition acts?
Thomas Jefferson
Did Jefferson sign the alien and sedition acts?
Yes.
How did Thomas Jefferson challenge the Alien and Sedition acts?
no reason
What was so upsetting about the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Alien and Sedition Acts worked to suppress voters who did not agree with the Federalists. They effectively led to the election of Thomas Jefferson.
What federalist initiatives did the Jefferson administration dismantle?
Alien and Sedition Acts
Who tried to declare the alien and sedition acts unconstitutional?
Thomas Jefferson
Who urged congress to let the alien and sedition acts lapse?
Thomas Jefferson
How did Madison and Jefferson respond to alien and sedition acts?
they wrote resolutions to Kentucky
How did Madison and Jefferson respond to the alien and sedition acts?
they wrote resolutions to Kentucky
What response was written to the alien and sedition acts and by whom?
they were written by thomas jefferson
What was written by Thomas Jefferson to criticize the alien and sedition acts?
Virginia Resolutions
Who wrote the sedition act with Jefferson?
Thomas Jefferson did not write the Sedition Acts... It was Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party that came up with the Sedition Acts so that it would hurt Jefferson's Party so he wouldn't become President
