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  1. Alien & Sedition Acts Definition - AP US History Key Term | Fiveable

    The Alien & Sedition Acts were a series of four laws enacted in 1798 during the presidency of John Adams, aimed at strengthening national security and suppressing dissent amid fears of …

  2. APUSH Alien and Sedition Acts Flashcards | Quizlet

    Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Jay's Treaty, Pinckney's Treaty, XYZ Affair and more.

  3. Lesson 2: The Alien and Sedition Acts - AP Central

    This lesson plan for AP U.S. History explores the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798.

  4. Alien and Sedition Acts - Wikipedia

    The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 were a set of four United States statutes that sought, on national security grounds, to restrict immigration and limit 1st Amendment protections for …

  5. Alien and Sedition Acts | Summary & Significance | Britannica

    With the war threat passing and the Republicans winning control of the federal government in 1800, all the Alien and Sedition Acts expired or were repealed during the next two years, …

  6. Alien and Sedition Acts, Summary, Facts, Significance

    Nov 26, 2025 · The Alien and Sedition Acts were four laws passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress and signed by President John Adams intended to reduce foreign influence in the …

  7. Alien and Sedition Acts: Facts & Alien Enemies Act | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · With suspicions of enemy spies infiltrating American society, the Federalist majority in Congress passed four new laws in June and July 1798, collectively known as the Alien and …

  8. The Alien and Sedition Acts - American Battlefield Trust

    Dec 9, 2024 · The Alien and Sedition Acts, enacted in 1798, were a series of four laws passed by the Federalist-dominated Congress and signed into law by President John Adams.

  9. Alien and Sedition Acts - U-S-History.com

    In 1798, the Federalist-controlled Congress passed a series of laws which, on the surface, were designed to control the activities of foreigners in the United States during a time of impending …

  10. Alien and Sedition Acts: Primary Documents in American History

    Sep 13, 2019 · Signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, the Alien and Sedition Acts consisted of four laws passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress as America prepared for …