Essays on Alien and Sedition Acts

John Adams and the Alien and Sedition Acts The Alien and Sedition Acts were signed into law by John Adams in 1798. The Alien Acts made it more difficult for immigrants to become American citizens and the Seditions Acts made it a crime to criticize...

Following the presidency of General George Washington, the first election with a division of political parties occurred. By only three electoral votes, John Adams won the presidency, with Thomas Jefferson yielding as the Vice President. Political divisions placed a strain on the country, with Federalists...