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.
The Espionage and Seditiona Acts targeted socialists and labor leaders.
What was the impact of the Espionage 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 Espionage and Sedition Acts were not justifiable. They suspended essential rights, outlined in the Bill of Rights, and made the act of speaking out in opposition a crime. The suspension of rights are never justifiable, whatever the reasons.
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.
The Espionage Act was enacted in 1917, largely driven by President Woodrow Wilson's administration in response to concerns about national security during World War I. The Sedition Act, which expanded upon the Espionage Act, was passed in 1918 and aimed to suppress dissent against the war effort. Both acts reflected the government's efforts to control public opinion and limit criticism during a time of conflict.