Adams’s Presidency Answers

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Which of these rights is the text accusing the acts of violating?

A
Freedom of religion and of assembly
B
Free speech and freedom of the press
C
The right to bear arms and trial by jury
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Write a two- or three-sentence statement that identifies your position and explains briefly why you hold it.

Answer:

I am against the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws violated the First Amendment by punishing people for criticizing the government and unfairly targeted immigrants who often supported the opposing party. A free republic cannot silence dissent or deny basic rights based on political disagreement.

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