Question

What was the goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts? (5 points) To stop immigration into the United States To decrease the power of the president To increase the freedom of the press To limit criticisms of the government

Answer 1

Answer: To limit criticisms of the government

Answer 2

The primary goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts was "To limit criticisms of the government" since the new nation was still relatively fragile. Many argued that these acts blatantly violated the first amendment.