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In 1798, the Federalist-dominated U.S. Congress passed a series of laws known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws put significant limitations on immigrants\u2019 rights and curtailed freedom of speech and the press. In this lesson, students will analyze sources and engage in a class discussion to develop an understanding of the varied perspectives taken by participants in the debate over the Acts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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