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Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the alien and sedition acts?
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∙ 11y ago
Jefferson was very much against it. He thought it was unconstitutional. When he became president Thomas Jefferson freed all the men imprisoned by the act as one of his first acts of office. Jefferson even reimbursed the fines they'd paid - with interest - and granted them a formal pardon and apology.
He argued it violated the tenth Amendment.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe Federalist majority in Congress passed 4 laws in 1798 to make the U.S. more secure from alien (foreign) spies & domestic traitors. These Alien and Sedition acts were also intended to weaken Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party, so of course they would oppose them. Jefferson was viewed as far too French & a French invasion was feared by the Federalists.
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Who repealed the alien and sedition acts?
Thomas Jefferson
In response to the alien and sedition acts Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?
He was against it. He believed it was unconstitutional and should be annulled immediately.
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
Who opposed the Alien and Sedition Act democratic republicans or fedralists?
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
How did Jefferson and Madison view the alien and sedition acts?
They viewed this law by what thomas jefferson ,madison thought about the law. There you go your answer. :D
Did congress passed the alien and sedition acts first or the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions were written by Jefferson and Madison?
yes
Why did thomas Jefferson and the republican oppose the alien and sedition acts?
The Federalist majority in Congress passed 4 laws in 1798 to make the U.S. more secure from alien (foreign) spies & domestic traitors. These Alien and Sedition acts were also intended to weaken Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party, so of course they would oppose them. Jefferson was viewed as far too French & a French invasion was feared by the Federalists.
Why did Thomas Jefferson and the republican oppose the alien sedition acts?
The Federalist majority in Congress passed 4 laws in 1798 to make the U.S. more secure from alien (foreign) spies & domestic traitors. These Alien and Sedition acts were also intended to weaken Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party, so of course they would oppose them. Jefferson was viewed as far too French & a French invasion was feared by the Federalists.
Did Jefferson support the alien and Sedition Act?
No
Who repealed the alien and sedition acts?
Thomas Jefferson
Did Jefferson sign the alien and sedition acts?
Yes.
In response to the alien and sedition acts Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?
He was against it. He believed it was unconstitutional and should be annulled immediately.
Why did congress pass the alien and sedition acts 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.
How did Thomas Jefferson challenge the Alien and Sedition acts?
no reason
