Asked by Jennifer Knighten on Apr 29, 2024
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In the 1790s, the public sphere
A) was mainly limited to debates among famous elites.
B) stagnated, because there were not yet post offices to circulate correspondence and newspapers.
C) contracted, because the Alien and Sedition Acts succeeded in delegitimizing the right to freedom of expression.
D) was celebrated by Federalists and condemned by Republicans.
E) expanded, as evidenced by the rapid growth of the American press.
Public Sphere
A concept in social sciences indicating an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.
American Press
Refers to the United States' diverse range of media and journalistic outlets that disseminate news, information, and opinions.
Alien and Sedition Acts
A series of laws passed in 1798 that restricted the rights of immigrants and limited speech critical of the government, controversial for infringing civil liberties.
- Examine the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, his approach to governance, and how his policies influenced the strengthening of federal control and party political dynamics.
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- Examine the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, his approach to governance, and how his policies influenced the strengthening of federal control and party political dynamics.
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