LF US History 11-30-15 Objective Agenda Recap yesterdays lecture Political Parties Alien and Sedition Act AVW: Implied Powers Bellwork: 1. Use the picture on the board to explain tariffs. 2. What side are you going to debate for tomorrow and why? Recap yesterdays lecture Alien and Sedition Act Lecture http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqhr5pvLQ8U Argument Assignment Due first thing tomorrow Get ready to win your debate
Standardized Test Practice The Electoral College was created for two reasons. First, it was part of the government's structure that gave extra power to the smaller states. What was the second reason? give Congress the power to enforce taxes and regulate commerce ensure that all members of the House and Senate were college-educated create a buffer between the population and the selection of a president allow the federal government to tax imports but not exports
Alien Act There were actually three separate laws in the Alien Act: Naturalization Act Alien Act Alien Enemies Act Increased the amount of time a person must live in the U.S. to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years. Gave the president the right to expel any alien that may be dangerous to the United States’ peace and safety Gave the president the right to expel any alien that may be dangerous during wartime.
Sedition Act Made it a crime to say anything critical or false about the government and its officials. “Any false, scandalous and malicious writing," about the government could result in fines or imprisonment. Twenty-five men, mostly Republican newspaper editors, were arrested under this law. Benjamin Franklin’s grandson was arrested under this law.
Journalist Assignment Role Paragraph Topic You are a Democratic Republican journals living in New York city. You are to create a column on the new laws passes down from President John Adams. Explanation of the Alien and Sedition Act Link the Bill of Rights to your cause Demo-Rep fears coming true. (Conclusion_