Q What led to the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts? What made them so controversial? How are the acts still relevant in American society and politics today?
The Alien and Sedition Acts have been controversial and even today they are controversial. They were a series of laws passed in 1798 by the U.S. Congress to ensure that nothing becomes a hindrance for the United States to plan a war against France. These laws were passed in the wake of the chances of war with France. These laws controlled the activities of foreigners who were considered to be spies from France and also restricted freedom of speech and press so that nothing can turn against the United States government.
