When the Alien and Sedition Acts were

passed in 1798 because the U. S. was upset

with France, what did it allow the US

president to do to non-citizens?

A. imprison them

B. deport them

C. execute them

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Lina Stein

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28 December, 23:43

When the Alien and Sedition Acts were

passed in 1798 because the U. S. was upset

with France, what did it allow the US

president to do to non-citizens?

A. imprison them

B. deport them

C. execute them

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Anastasia Villa · Answer 1

B. Deport them

Explanation:

Fearing an imminent war with France, the Adams administration quickly passed these acts to prevent the invasion of spies. The acts also restricted many basic rights, including free speech, which is why they are so controversial.

When the Alien and Sedition Acts werepassed in 1798 because the U. S. was upsetwith France, what did it allow the USpresident to do to non-citizens?A. imprison themB. deport themC. execute them

When the Alien and Sedition Acts were

passed in 1798 because the U. S. was upset

with France, what did it allow the US

president to do to non-citizens?

A. imprison them

B. deport them

C. execute them