The Alien and Sedition Acts: a Reflection of American Identity in Turbulent Times
Words: 660 1582In the late 18th century, as the United States emerged from its revolutionary birth, it faced a precarious international landscape shaped by the aftermath of the French Revolution and the looming specter of war with France. This period of uncertainty and ideological fervor laid the groundwork for the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts in 1798—a series of laws that would come to define a pivotal moment in American history. At the helm of the Federalist agenda was President […]
