Question

In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government? (1 point) Responses The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government. The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government. The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch. The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch. The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court. The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court. The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed in 1798, expanded the authority of the federal government by allowing it to restrict rights such as free speech and the right to political dissent, particularly during times of perceived national threat, such as war.

Answer 2

How did the First Seminole War influence U.S. acquisition of Florida?(1 point) Responses Spain realized that the expense and trouble of maintaining Florida outweighed its usefulness and agreed to sell it. Spain realized that the expense and trouble of maintaining Florida outweighed its usefulness and agreed to sell it. Seminole attacks on Spanish settlements made it difficult for Spain to govern Native Americans. Seminole attacks on Spanish settlements made it difficult for Spain to govern Native Americans. American attacks on Spanish soldiers gave the United States control over major cities in the territory. American attacks on Spanish soldiers gave the United States control over major cities in the territory. The British government pressured Spain to give up control of the territory.