AP World History: Modern
The Alien and Sedition Acts were a series of four laws passed in 1798 aimed at strengthening national security while restricting the rights of immigrants and limiting free speech. These acts were a response to fears of foreign influence and internal dissent during a time of political conflict, particularly between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. The laws exemplified how governments could impose restrictions on civil liberties in the name of national security, reflecting the tensions that arose during periods of migration and political change.
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