Answer: Alien and sedition acts as a precaution before a possible war with France.
Explanation:
The laws were passed in 1798. The laws are primarily the result of fear of a possible war with France. Laws are still the subject of controversy among historians today. The laws restricted some of the basic human freedoms, primarily among foreigners in the country. These restrictions primarily concerned the freedom of movement of foreign nationals in the country, freedom of speech, and severe press censorship.
