sep 1, 1798 - Sedition Act

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Made it illegal to defame or criticize the president or the government; aimed at war newspapers critical of the Federalist policies; Jeffersonians viewed it as proof that individual liberties were threatened if the central government was too strong.

Historical Significance:
Led to the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions; contributed to the debate concerning constitutional rights in times of war.

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