Which argument did many Americans make against the Alien and Sedition Acts? A. They violated the constitutional guarantee of a free press. B. They were unfair to native-born middle-class Americans. C. They were too expensive for the government to enforce. D. They allowed newspapers to publish unpatriotic stories.

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1 October, 13:45

Which argument did many Americans make against the Alien and Sedition Acts? A. They violated the constitutional guarantee of a free press. B. They were unfair to native-born middle-class Americans. C. They were too expensive for the government to enforce. D. They allowed newspapers to publish unpatriotic stories.

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Dayami Stevens · Answer 1

a. They 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.

Jocelyn Castro · Answer 2

Jocelyn Castro 1 October, 17:38

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A because they have to have a pass