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The Espionage Act, passed in 1917 after the United States entered the World War I, prohibited the http://www.answers.com/topic/disclosure of government and industrial information regarding national defense. The act also criminalized refusal to perform military service if conscripted. The Espionage Act, passed in 1917 after the United States entered the World War I, prohibited the http://www.answers.com/topic/disclosure of government and industrial information regarding national defense. The act also criminalized refusal to perform military service if conscripted.
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∙ 13y agoThe Espionage Act made it dangerous to work for social welfare.
The Espionage Act made it dangerous to be a pacifist.
The Espionage Act caused an American presidential candidate to run his campaign from jail.
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∙ 12y agoso the government would know who is against America
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∙ 13y agoTo ban certain materials from being printed.
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∙ 12y agoIt created heavy punishments for those found interfering with military recruitment.
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What act was passed in 1917 that made it illegal to subvert US military personnel?
Espionage Act of 1917
What Examples for prohibited activities for the espionage act 1917?
The Espionage Act of 1917 made it illegal to own or process any national intelligence information. In the first few months after its enactment, over 900 people were imprisoned for breaking this law.
The passage of this act in 1918 made any public expression of opposition to the war illegal?
The Sedition Act of 1918 made any public expression of opposition to the war illegal.
What did the Espionage Act of 1917 make illegal?
To speak out or print anything in the newspapers against the war / Encouraging disloyalty in the military.
Why did congress pass espionage act in 1917?
The congress passed the espionage act in 1917 to find out if anyone giving false reports or interfering with the war effort.
What government act in 1917 which prohibited among other things spying for foreign government or interfering with recruitment of armed forces?
Espionage Act
The espionage act (1917) and the sedition act(1918) were used by president Woodrow Wilson administration during world war 1 to?
the espionage act (1917) and the sedition act(1918) were used by president woodrow wilson administration during world war I to
What is the sedition Act.?
The Sedition Act tried to curb republican criticism of government policy. It basically stopped people from speaking disrespectfully against the government. The Sedition Act made any activity designed to overthrow a government illegal. The 1918 Sedition Act was passed by the United States Congress was a means of expanding the 1917 Espionage Act. Woodrow Wilson signed it into law.
What new law restriction the activities of those who were against the war?
the espionage act of 1917
What belief did the passage and the enforcement of the Espionage Act by the Wilson administration reflect?
The passage and the enforcement of the Espionage Act by the Wilson Administration reflected the belief that the country's war effort could be damaged if those who dissented were allowed to speak freely. The Espionage Act was passed in 1917.
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans?
We're fearful of possible German activity in the u.s.
What restricted free speech and allowed the government to arrest war opponents?
The Espionage Act of 1917.
