From the late 1700s to the mid-1940s, numerous laws were passed to address security concerns in the United States that resulted in ______.

A. strong criticism and opposition by some citizens
B. consensus that the laws were necessary
C. consensus that the laws were too far-reaching
D. swift votes by Congress to repeal all such laws


Answer: A

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