Kentucky/Virginia Resolutions passed (1798-1799) (jan 1, 1798 – jan 1, 1799)
Description:
was to Battle Alien and Sedition Acts; Kentucky made by T. Jeff, Virg made by J. Mad, was similar/less extreme than T. Jeff's Resolution; stressed compact theory; no other state legis endorsed same idea; concluded that fed regime had exceeded constitutional powersAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1798
jan 1, 1799
~ 12 months