Which statement about the Sedition Act of 1798 is true?
A) It was passed to silence editorials encouraging the country to take part in a pending war.
B) It was used to prosecute newspapers that criticized the political party that controlled the presidency and Congress.
C) It was renewed over and over again by several presidents after Adams.
D) No U.S. governments after 1801 again tried to limit dissent about a war by passing a law making it a crime.
E) Its excesses actually helped bolster public support for taking rights away from a free press.

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The Sedition Act of 1798 was used to prosecute newspapers that criticized the Federalist Party, which controlled the presidency and Congress at the time.

Which Statement About the Sedition Act of 1798 Is True