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They limited what the citizens could say or do.
The Espionage Act was a direct result of the Selective service act, which was put in place so that all men ages 18-45 years had to register for the military draft, and made it illegal for men to avoid the draft. (By fleeing the country, paying someone to take their place, etc.)
The Sedition Act made it illegal (a crime) to publish anything against the government during a time of war, Limiting the U.S. Citizens freedom of speech rights during war.
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What was the effect of the Espionage and Sedition Act in 1918?
What was the impact of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Who was targeted by the espionage and sedition acts?
The Espionage and Seditiona Acts targeted socialists and labor leaders.
How did the espionage and the sedition acts affect freedom of speech?
It made it dangerous to oppose the draft
What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during World War 1?
espoinge and sedition acts
Why did labor leaders feel targeted by the espionage and sedition acts?
they felt like it
What was the Espionage and Sedition Acts of World War 1?
National security during wartime.
What did the alien and sedition acts state?
The alien and sedition acts stated that the period to become a citizen was extended to 14 years. Initially, it only took 5 years for one to become a citizen.
How were criticisms of World War 1 silenced at home?
The Sedition Act of 1918, which was repealed in 1920, after the war ended.
What are the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
(d) were responsible for the arrest of 1500 Americans. The correct answer is supported in the text on page 678.
Which acts limited freedom of speech during world war 1?
Sedition and espionage actAdded: It was passed in 1917 and repealed in 1921
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 document made it illegal for Americans to talk bad about the government the constitution and the flag?
The Espionage and Sedition Acts (1917-1918) *Wartime Only*
