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1798 in United States of America

Explore 5 historical events and records for United States of America in 1798.

Historical records for United States of America in 1798

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Alien and Sedition Acts

Madison, James · Politics / Democratic Party

Secretly co-authores, along with Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in 1798 to protest the Alien and Sedition Acts

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Madison, James · Politics / Democratic Party

Secretly co-authores, along with Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in 1798 to protest the Alien and Sedition Acts

Legislation

Madison, James · Senator · Government / Government of USA

Secretly co-authores, along with Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in 1798 to protest the Alien and Sedition Acts

Reform of Immigration Law

Adams, John · Washington · President of USA · Government / Government of USA

Passes the Alien & Sedition Acts

Secretary of North West Territory

Harrison, William Henry · Secretary of North West Territory · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of the North West Territory

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