Which argument did many Americans make against the Alien and Sedition Acts?

A.

They allowed newspapers to publish unpatriotic stories.

B.

They were too expensive for the government to enforce.

C.

They violated the constitutional guarantee of a free press.

D.

They were unfair to native-born middle-class Americans.

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11 January, 01:05

Which argument did many Americans make against the Alien and Sedition Acts?

A.

They allowed newspapers to publish unpatriotic stories.

B.

They were too expensive for the government to enforce.

C.

They violated the constitutional guarantee of a free press.

D.

They were unfair to native-born middle-class Americans.

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Melissa · Answer 1

C. The violated the constitutional guarantee of a free press.

Many argued that the Sedition laws violated the 1st Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and press.