-presidential powers -freedom of the press -factions (Federalist papers, National Bank issue, Federalists supported Britain, Democratic-Republicans supported French, Federalists denounced French Revolution) -assult on peoples' liberties (Bill of Rights) -growing power
1798
The Alien and Sedition Act targeted aliens, or immigrants who were not yet citizens of the United States.
1798
The Alien and Sedition Acts were 4 different pieces of legislation that were enacted in 1798, the acts deal with the requirements for citizenship in the United States. President James Madison passed the first portion, the Naturalization Act .
Alien and Sedition Acts
1798
The Federalists are responsible for the Sedition Act of 1798. The Federalists were first American political party. It was founded by Alexander Hamilton.
to stop people from criticizing the government
The Alien and Sedition Act.
He believed it was unconstitutional and was against it.
Jefferson was against this act, passed in 1798. He campaigned against and won the election of 1800. The act was allowed to expire. He was the vice-president in 1798 and did not punish anybody.
John Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Act in 1798.
The alien act of 1798 gave the president the power to deport dangerous aliens.
The Alien and Sedition Act targeted aliens, or immigrants who were not yet citizens of the United States.
in 1798
John Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law in 1798. He signed The Naturalization Act (passed on June 18), The Alien Act (passed on June 24), The Alien Enemies Act (passed on July 6) and The Sedition Act (passed on June 14).
The Sedition Act was passed on May 16th, 1918 and signed into law by President Wilson on May 21st, 1918