In an effort to protect their newly established country, the United States enforced the Alien and Sedition legislation on July 14, 1798. These laws were constructed from a series of acts that the government hoped would stop anyone from protesting their decisions and disallow immigrants. It is likely these acts were conceived out of paranoia after the treasonous acts the country had just committed against England. Additionally, it is possible they felt any additional incomers could cause a ( more ... )
