It would be C) it decreased the amount of pirates and thieves
Answer:
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Act of 1798?
Explanation:
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Explanation:
Why did the British tighten control over the colonies following the war? The king tightened control over the colonies because the war cost a lot so he put taxes to get more money and when the colonists refused to pay the taxes the king got worried about how much loyalty the colonists had so he tightened his grip.