Why were these acts, signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, controversial? A. Many felt the acts were representative of federal overreach and an effort to suppress public criticism of the government.
B. Many felt the acts were representative of federal overreach and inappropriate government intervention in the economy.
C. Many felt the acts unnecessarily constrained federal authority and threatened national security interests.
D. Many felt the acts unnecessarily constrained federal authority and would lead to the exploitation of workers.