In 1798, the Federalist-controlled U.S. Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts in response to __________.

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed in response to the perceived threat of war with France, as the Federalists were concerned that French immigrants living in the United States might support France in any conflict. The laws also aimed to silence critics of the Federalist Party, which was in control of Congress at the time.

In 1798, the Federalist-Controlled U