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 anti-Federalist newspapers.
C) It was renewed over and over again by several presidents after Adams.
D) It expired under President John Adams.
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 anti-Federalist newspapers, as it was aimed at silencing opposition to the Federalist Party and President John Adams.

Which Statement About the Sedition Act of 1798 Is True