To prevent the French from interfering in American government

To end the war with the French

To gain an alliance with the British

To restrict trade with the French

To end the French Revolution

To prevent overpopulation in the U.S.

To restrict the freedom of speech

To limit support for the Democratic-Republican party

That John Adams should be impeached

That the Supreme Court should strike down the Alien and Sedition Acts

That immigration should be limited

That Virginia and Kentucky would nullify (not enforce) the Alien and Sedition Acts in their states

They were not ratified by the people

They were not passed by Congress

They were unconstitutional

They violated America’s treaty with France

They led to increased support for the Federalist Party

They led to increased support for the Democratic-Republican party

They caused more people to oppose political parties