Which 2 statements best describe the purpose of
the Alien and Sedition Acts and why they were
hated?
The Alien and Sedition Acts made it easier for
immigrants to enter the US and prevented
unjust persecution of newspapers based on
political beliefs.
The Alien and Sedition Acts made it more
difficult to immigrate to the United States and
made criticism of the government illegal.
Many journalists were able to secure direct
interviews with Adam's administration
officials, a transparency policy that many
feared as reckless
The Alien and Sedition acts were challenged
by the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions' and
said the Federal government can not impose
laws that violate constitutional rights.