An act passed in July of 1917 allowing postal athorities to ban treasonable or seditious newspapers, magazines, or printed materials fromt he mail. It also enacted severe penalties for anyone engaged in disloyal or treasonable actvities.
It prohibited people from interfering with the recruitment of troops and giving out information. (1917)
The Espionage and Seditiona Acts targeted socialists and labor leaders.
What was the impact of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
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espoinge and sedition acts
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National security during wartime.
They're not "allowed" to, but diplomatic immunity generally protects them from prosecution for such acts. A "diplomat" who was caught performing espionage would likely be expelled.
It made it dangerous to oppose the draft
(d) were responsible for the arrest of 1500 Americans. The correct answer is supported in the text on page 678.
The justification of the Espionage and Sedition Acts during times of war is a subject of debate. Supporters argue that national security was a priority and these acts were necessary to protect it. Critics argue that these acts violated civil liberties, particularly freedom of speech, and were used to suppress dissent and stifle political opposition. Ultimately, whether these acts were justifiable depends on one's perspective and interpretation of the balance between national security and individual rights.
The purpose was to make sure that nobody disrespected the government or the efforts of war It created heavy punishments for those found interfering with military recruitment.
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