Which of the following statements about the Sedition Act of 1798 is not true?
A)It aimed to silence opposition to a possible war with France.
B)It led to a public backlash that ultimately supported greater protection of a free press.
C)A political party in power passed it to undermine efforts by an opposing political party.
D)It was supported and reinforced by President Thomas Jefferson when he later took office.
E)It was originally passed by Congress and signed into law by President John Adams.

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President Thomas Jefferson did not support or reinforce the Sedition Act of 1798 once he took office. In fact, he pardoned those who had been convicted under the act and called for its expiration.

Which of the Following Statements About the Sedition Act of 1798