The Sedition Act raised concern among U. S. citizens because it

- authorized the deportation of foreigners.

- limited the right to free speech.

- lengthened the residency requirement for citizenship.

- prohibited American ships from leaving home ports.

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Kendall Bass

22 May, 10:48

The Sedition Act raised concern among U. S. citizens because it

- authorized the deportation of foreigners.

- limited the right to free speech.

- lengthened the residency requirement for citizenship.

- prohibited American ships from leaving home ports.

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Zaria Park · Answer 1

B. Limited the right to free speech.

The Sedition Act was passed July 14, 1798, while John Adams was President. This was one of four laws that was passed by Congress following the French Revolution. The Sedition Act in particular limited free speech, while the other three limited rights of immigrants.

The Sedition Act raised concern among U. S. citizens because it- authorized the deportation of foreigners.- limited the right to free speech.- lengthened the residency requirement for citizenship.- prohibited American ships from leaving home ports.

The Sedition Act raised concern among U. S. citizens because it

- authorized the deportation of foreigners.

- limited the right to free speech.

- lengthened the residency requirement for citizenship.

- prohibited American ships from leaving home ports.