The Main Purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts Was

question 33

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to

• A) capture French and British spies.
• B) protect national security.
• C) silence and punish critics of the Federalists.
• D) prevent the United States from being overrun by immigrants.
• E) promote the re-election of President Adams.

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