The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798: Testing the Constitution by Terri Diane Hal

Description: The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 by Terri Diane Halperin Touching on the major sedition trials while expanding the discussion beyond the usual focus on freedom of speech and the press to include the treatment of immigrants, Halperins book provides a window through which readers can explore the meaning of freedom of speech, immigration, citizenship, the public sphere, the Constitution, and the Union. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In May 1798, after Congress released the XYZ Affair dispatches to the public, a raucous crowd took to the streets of Philadelphia. Some gathered to pledge their support for the government of President John Adams, others to express their disdain for his policies. Violence, both physical and political, threatened the safety of the city and the Union itself. To combat the chaos and protect the nation from both external and internal threats, the Federalists swiftly enacted the Alien and Sedition Acts. Oppressive pieces of legislation aimed at separating so-called genuine patriots from objects of suspicion, these acts sought to restrict political speech, whether spoken or written, soberly planned or drunkenly off-the-cuff. Little more than twenty years after Americans declared independence and less than ten since they ratified both a new constitution and a bill of rights, the acts gravely limited some of the very rights those bold documents had promised to protect. In The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Terri Diane Halperin discusses the passage of these laws and the furor over them, as well as the difficulties of enforcement.She describes in vivid detail the heated debates and tempestuous altercations that erupted between partisan opponents: one man pulled a gun on a supporter of the act in a churchyard; congressmen were threatened with arrest for expressing their opinions; and printers were viciously beaten for distributing suspect material. She also introduces readers to the fraught political divisions of the late 1790s, explores the effect of immigration on the new republic, and reveals the dangers of partisan excess throughout history. Touching on the major sedition trials while expanding the discussion beyond the usual focus on freedom of speech and the press to include the treatment of immigrants, Halperins book provides a window through which readers can explore the meaning of freedom of speech, immigration, citizenship, the public sphere, the Constitution, and the Union. Author Biography Terri Diane Halperin is a member of the history department at the University of Richmond. Table of Contents Prologue1. Governing a Republic2. Extreme Revolution, Vexing Immigration3. Partisan Solutions4. Self-Inflicted Wounds5. Equal and Opposite ReactionEpilogueAcknowledgmentsNotesSuggested Further ReadingIndex Review The book is well researched and extremely well written. And it is teachable-one of the best short texts this reviewer knows of for undergraduate courses in early US history. Highly recommended. Choice an important and intriguing book Forbes Promotional A valuable introduction to an important event in U.S. history, Halperins nuanced book fills a real niche. -- David Waldstreicher, City University of New York, author of In the Midst of Perpetual Fetes: The Making of American Nationalism, 1776-1820 Long Description In May 1798, after Congress released the XYZ Affair dispatches to the public, a raucous crowd took to the streets of Philadelphia. Some gathered to pledge their support for the government of President John Adams, others to express their disdain for his policies. Violence, both physical and political, threatened the safety of the city and the Union itself. To combat the chaos and protect the nation from both external and internal threats, the Federalists swiftly enacted the Alien and Sedition Acts. Oppressive pieces of legislation aimed at separating so-called genuine patriots from objects of suspicion, these acts sought to restrict political speech, whether spoken or written, soberly planned or drunkenly off-the-cuff. Little more than twenty years after Americans declared independence and less than ten since they ratified both a new constitution and a bill of rights, the acts gravely limited some of the very rights those bold documents had promised to protect. In The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 , Terri Diane Halperin discusses the passage of these laws and the furor over them, as well as the difficulties of enforcement. She describes in vivid detail the heated debates and tempestuous altercations that erupted between partisan opponents: one man pulled a gun on a supporter of the act in a churchyard; congressmen were threatened with arrest for expressing their opinions; and printers were viciously beaten for distributing suspect material. She also introduces readers to the fraught political divisions of the late 1790s, explores the effect of immigration on the new republic, and reveals the dangers of partisan excess throughout history. Touching on the major sedition trials while expanding the discussion beyond the usual focus on freedom of speech and the press to include the treatment of immigrants, Halperins book provides a window through which readers can explore the meaning of freedom of speech, immigration, citizenship, the public sphere, the Constitution, and the Union. Review Text ""... Halperin has succeeded admirably in explaining a somewhat obscure event in American history. Although the Alien and Sedition Acts figure into nearly every survey course in U.S. history, this book allows readers to gain a much deeper understanding."" Review Quote The book is well researched and extremely well written. And it is teachable-one of the best short texts this reviewer knows of for undergraduate courses in early US history. Highly recommended. Promotional "Headline" What happens to democracy when dissent is treated as treason? Details ISBN1421419688 Author Terri Diane Halperin Short Title ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS OF 1798 Audience Age 18-22 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Language English ISBN-10 1421419688 ISBN-13 9781421419688 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2016 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle Testing the Constitution Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 973.44 Birth 1966 Pages 168 Affiliation University of Richmond Position Adjunct Assistant Professor Illustrations 3 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white NZ Release Date 2016-08-10 US Release Date 2016-08-10 Publication Date 2016-08-10 UK Release Date 2016-08-10 Alternative 9781421419695 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Series Witness to History AU Release Date 2016-06-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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