Answer:
No, I do not think it was necessary.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Sedition act was uncharacteristic of the initial thoughts of the forefathers of the United States because it went against the freedom of speech and freedom of press. Although it seemed to be a quick fix to stop dissention in the U.S. with anti war sentiment, it also invalidated the very constitution for which the U.S stood on. There could have been better ways to handle it such as educating the public better on what exactly was happening, and why we might as a country needed to become involved in the war.