What were the purposes of the espionage and sedition acts?

(a) to prevent spying and curtail criticism of the government

(b) to restrict communication between citizens and europe

(c)to encourage americans to spy on german-americans

(d) to enhance relations with the allied forces in europe

The answer is A.

Explanation:

A series of laws known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by the Federalist Congress in 1798 and signed into law by President Adams. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to.

purpose of the Espionage Act was to prohibit interference with military operations, to ban support of U.S. enemies during wartime or to promote insubordination in the military.

the Attorney General called for the amendment of the Espionage Act. On May 16, 1918, the Sedition Act was passed, which allowed for the prosecution of “any disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language about the form of government of the United States, or the uniform of the Army or Navy,” or any language that might bring those institutions “into contempt, scorn, contumely, or disrepute.”

b. africa to the americas

explanation: