jul 1, 1798 - Alien and Sedition Acts
Description:
Who: Congress, Adams, JeffersonWhat: 4 acts passed by Congress, curtailed freedom of press + immigrants and foreigners because Adams believed they threatened the government
When: 1798
Where: US
Why: Suppression of civil liberties, an attempt by the Federalists to defeat Jeffersonians
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Date:
jul 1, 1798
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~ 227 years ago