With a new system of government came unprecedented decisions, and the decisions to be made about numerous matters created infinite disagreements among the diverse population of America. People were thinking about this new system of democracy, a system that anticipated and called for changes, leaving the future open to concerned minds. With the ability to influence the law of the land came the fear of abuse. Decisions made or ideas presented were seldom view without bias, and quick accusations of right and wrong began as the major split between ideals formed. Parties were forming, and every step of the process made the groups stronger and more narrow minded, as affiliation spread from influencing intellectual and political
aspects to playing a part in the social world as well. The proposed Alien and Sedition Acts appeared to be a simple bill, but considering the growing dissent between the two main groups of the country, the Acts can be analyzed and true purposes and thoughts......
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