What was a consequence of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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People went to prison and paid fines for speaking against the government.
People went to prison and paid fines for speaking against the government.

People from other countries were encouraged to come to the United States.
People from other countries were encouraged to come to the United States.

People were forced to serve in the military before they could vote.
People were forced to serve in the military before they could vote.

People were banned from becoming members of the Federalist Party.

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The correct response is:

People went to prison and paid fines for speaking against the government.

The Alien and Sedition Acts, passed in 1798, allowed the government to imprison or fine individuals who spoke negatively about the government or its officials, which led to several prosecutions and convictions of people who criticized the Federalist Party and the Adams administration.