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colton

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John Adams was President at the time the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed. According to
  the text, what was his stance on the new legislation?
 
  a. He refused to sign the bills and they were passed only by filibuster.
  b. He was a staunch supporter and used his new power excessively.
  c. He did not oppose their passage; however, he never issued a deportation order and few editors were jailed for sedition.
  d. He fully supported the Alien Enemies Act but refused to pass the Sedition Act.
  e. He adamantly opposed the legislation and contested each bill before the Supreme Court.

Question 2

What did the Sedition Act of 1798 prohibit?
 
  a. the publication of materials that brought the U.S. government into disrepute
  b. the power of the federal government to control interstate commerce
  c. the raising of militia by the state governments
  d. the implementation of the draft
  e. overseas travel by American citizens



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Kedrick2014

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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