Citizens strongly opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts for numerous reasons,but the main opposition was due to its infringement of ______ Amendment freedoms.

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were seen as a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution which protects freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press. The Sedition Act especially was seen as a direct attack on the freedom of the press as it made it a crime to criticize the government.

Citizens Strongly Opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts for Numerous