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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Alien and Sedition Acts __________. a) said it was a crime for a citizen to speak against the government b) forced immigrants to wait 14 years, instead of 5, to earn their citizenship c) said it was a crime for a citizen to speak against the government and immigrants were forced to wait 14 years, instead of 5, to earn their citizenship d) said America could not trade with either France or Britain

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

Signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, the Alien and Sedition Acts consisted of four laws passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress as America prepared for war with France. but im not sure what the four laws were. but i can look them up for you if you need me to

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no I dont you to go through all that trouble! It's okay1 Thank you tho!

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

it would be no problem for me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, it's okay lol! I will just guess onthe answer lol!

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

Nooooooo you cant do that!!!

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

just let me look brb

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

This is what i found out. The Naturalization Act increased the residency requirement for American citizenship from 5 to 14 years. The Alien Friends Act allowed the president to imprison or deport aliens considered "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States" at any time, while the Alien Enemies Act authorized the president to do the same to any male citizen of a hostile nation, above the age of 14, during times of war. At the time, the majority of immigrants supported Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans, the political opponents of the Federalists. Lastly, the controversial Sedition Act restricted speech which was critical of the federal government.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is c??

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

Yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

omg thank you so much really!

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

your welcome, you kind and awesome person you lol

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

umm what about the medal?

OpenStudy (darrenmadx):

yay thank you. your awesome. im going to so fan you

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