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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.

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Who was targeted by the espionage and sedition acts?

The Espionage and Seditiona Acts targeted socialists and labor leaders.


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Made treasonous and disloyal acts punishable?

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What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during World War 1?

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What was the Espionage and Sedition Acts of World War 1?

National security during wartime.


Are diplomats allowed to involve in espionage?

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.


How did the espionage and the sedition acts affect freedom of speech?

It made it dangerous to oppose the draft


What are the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

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Were the Espionage and Sedition Acts justifiable in a time of war?

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.


What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition-acts acts?

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.


Who brough the Espionage and Sedition acts?

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.