Question

The Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to:

- keep the number of foreign immigrants to the United States to a minimum
- squelch the Republican opposition to the Federalist administration
- make it easier for immigrants to become citizens
- give formal recognition to the party system within the American government

Answer 1

I would say that the first option is correct. The Alien Act aimed to limit the number of immigrants. The Sedition Act banned any negative language towards the United States, its flag, military, etc.

Answer 2

A. keep the number of foreign immigrants to the United States to a minimum

Step-by-step explanation:

The Alien Act aimed to limit the number of immigrants. The Sedition Act banned any negative language towards the United States, its flag, military, etc.