Order vs Liberty

Read "Oder vs Liberty" by Larry Gragg and in an essay answer the following questions
1. What circumstances led the Federalists to pass the Alien and Sedition Acts?

2. Whom were the Acts aimed at and why?

3. What was the approach of Jefferson and Madison in their opposition to the Acts?

4. Did these Acts ultimately work in the Federalist's favor?

5. Do you think the government could pass a sedition act today? Explain.