The congress passed the espionage act in 1917 to find out if anyone giving false reports or interfering with the war effort.
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It was a reaction to the Russian revolution as well as a result of US participation in WW 1. Its intent was to surpress verbal or written opposition to US war policies and of the expression of 'un-American/unpatriotic' opinion.
Espionage Act of 1917
Espionage Act
the espionage act (1917) and the sedition act(1918) were used by president woodrow wilson administration during world war I to
The Espionage Act was enacted in the United States on June 15, 1917, during World War I. It was largely the result of efforts by President Woodrow Wilson's administration to prevent interference with military operations and to protect national security. The legislation was introduced in Congress by Senator Claude Swanson and was supported by various government officials concerned about espionage and sabotage.
the espionage act of 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 Espionage Act of 1917 was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson. The act was enacted during World War I to address concerns about espionage and sabotage in the United States. It aimed to restrict anti-war activities and protect national security. Wilson's administration used the act to suppress dissent and limit criticism of the war effort.
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.
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The Espionage Act of 1917.