The Sedition Act of 1798 Made It Illegal to

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Sedition Act of 1798 made it illegal to

• A) speak against foreign governments.
• B) speak positively about the government.
• C) keep and bear arms.
• D) speak against the government.
• E) exercise the freedom of press.

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