Compare And Contrast The Alien And Sedition Act Of 2003 Dbq

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in 1798 in preparation for an anticipated war with France. It interpreted the participation of immigrants in the Republican opposition party for evidence between foreigners and disloyalty. As an immigrant I really don’t think it should be so harsh on us foreigners trying to help our government. Since immigrants were trying to get in the republican party, Federalists made harder and tighter restrictions for us immigrants and all the critics also. The Naturalization Act was also passed in 1798 which increased residency on requirement of American citizens. As immigrants we had be American citizen for at least 5 years before being able to oppose a position. Under the Sedition Act, even the rights of American