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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Travis York

3 April, 22:29

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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Andres Morton · Answer 1

A because they have to have a pass

Kaila Moran · Answer 2

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.