Which of the Following Statements About the Sedition Act of 1798

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Sedition Act of 1798 is not true?

• A)It aimed to silence opposition to a possible war with France.
• B)It led to a public backlash that ultimately supported greater protection of a free press.
• C)A political party in power passed it to undermine efforts by an opposing political party.
• D)It was supported and reinforced by President Thomas Jefferson when he later took office.
• E)It was originally passed by Congress and signed into law by President John Adams.

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