By Isaac McQuistion Guns and America enjoy a symbiotic relationship, the one constantly evoked when you refer to the other. A Congressional Research Service report estimated that, in 2009, the number of firearms in the United States surpassed the number of people, 310 million compared to 306.8 million. That gap has continued to widen, and […]
The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities in Times of Crisis
by Maura Goetzel O Henry Middle School, Austin, TX Junior Division Individual Historical Paper Read Maura’s Paper Here The Alien and Sedition Acts are one of the most infamous laws in American history. Signed into law in 1798, these dual pieces of legislation gave President John Adams two controversial pieces of executive power: the ability […]