The Sedition Act of 1798

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Sedition Act of 1798:

• A)recognized truth as a defense against libel charges.
• B)was seen by many anti-federalists,notably Jefferson and Madison,as a threat to free expression.
• C)inspired resentment against the Federalist Party,although no more than 25 people were charged with violating it.
• D)all of these (choices A,B and C).
• E)none of these.

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