Quasi War?

Question

How did the Quasi War lead to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Answer 1

The Alien and Sedition Acts were four laws passed by the U.S. Congress in 1798 during the period of an undeclared naval war with France (the Quasi-War). They were supposed to protect the United States from alien citizens of enemy powers and help prevent attacks against the U.S. government.

One act (the Alien Enemies Act) is still in force and used in times of war. The others ended by 1802.

The duration of residence required for aliens to become citizens was increased from five years to fourteen.
Enacted June 18, 1798 - repealed in 1802.

The Sedition Act made it a crime to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials. Enacted July 14, 1798 - expired in 1801.
This was clearly a violation of the first amendment to the constitution, but it was enacted during a time of fear.
The American government was still new - 11 years old -
and the country was weak compared to European powers like France and Britain. These were desperation measures.