The Sedition Act of 1798:
A) recognized truth as a defense against libel charges.
B) was seen by many anti-federalists,notably Jefferson and Madison,as a threat to free expression.
C) inspired resentment against the Federalist Party,although no more than 25 people were charged with violating it.
D) all of these (choices A,B and C) .
E) none of these.
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