What Is The Difference Between The Alien And Sedition Act Dbq

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The Alien and sedition act was four bills that the Federalist passed in 1798 in preparation for an expected war with France. The four bills were: Alien Enemies Act, Alien Friends Act, Naturalization Act, Sedition Act. The Alien Enemies act stated that any citizen from foreign country that posed a threat to national security, if found guilty will be deported or detained. The Alien Friends allowed the president to deport any citizen of any foreign nation who he decided posed a threat to the nation while inside its borders. The law allowed the president to expel citizens without proof of guilt. The Naturalization act made it harder for immigrants to become citizens. It went from 5 years to 14 years until you could try to be a citizen. In Sedition

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