feb 1, 1798 - The Alien and Sedition Acts

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- Federalists gained congressional majority in 1798
- The naturalization Act which required an immigrant to live 14 years to gain a citizenship
- Passed the Alien Acts which made the president to be able to deport enemy aliens during the time of war
- Sedition acts made criticisms against the governemnt and the congress illegal

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