Why was the Sedition Act, signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, controversial? A. The act restricted Americans' freedom of speech. B. The act restricted Americans' freedom of religion C. The act established the first US military draft. D. The act established the first national bank.

The correct answer is A. The act restricted Americans' freedom of speech.<br /><br />The Sedition Act, signed into law by President John Adams in 1798, was controversial because it restricted Americans' freedom of speech. The act made it illegal to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or certain officials. This was seen as a violation of the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and the press. The act was criticized for being used to suppress political dissent and limit freedom of expression.