Asked by Denise Wright [Student] on May 08, 2024
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The Sedition Act targeted
A) Alexander Hamilton's economic ideas.
B) Federalists.
C) the Republican press.
D) illegal immigrants.
E) British sympathizers.
Sedition Act
Refers to several historical laws in the United States that made it illegal to speak or act against the government, notably the 1918 act during World War I.
Republican Press
The segment of the media historically aligned with or supportive of the Republican Party and its policies in the United States.
Alexander Hamilton
A Founding Father of the United States, first Secretary of the Treasury, and key figure in the establishment of the national financial system.
- Acquire an understanding of the objections to the Alien and Sedition Acts and their ramifications on constitutional grounds.
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Harman ShergillMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Sedition Act of 1798 was primarily aimed at limiting the power of the opposition Republican press, making it illegal to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the objections to the Alien and Sedition Acts and their ramifications on constitutional grounds.