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Were other citizens targeted by certain laws during World War 1 if so who?

During World War 1, the Espionage Act and Sedition Act were passed in the United States, which targeted individuals who spoke out against the war effort or government policies. German Americans also faced discrimination and suspicion due to anti-German sentiment during the war.


What was the purpose of the 1940 smith act?

to make it unlawful to teach or advocate the violent overthrow of the U.S. government (0_o)


What test did the smith act have to meet in order to be declared constitutional?

The Smith Act had to meet the test of constitutionality by not infringing upon free speech and assembly rights guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Act's provisions prohibiting advocating violent overthrow of the government were upheld by the Supreme Court under the "clear and present danger" test.


What was the smith act of 1940?

The Smith Act (1940) declared that it was criminal to advocate the overthrow of the government by force or violence. This Act was used to prosecute socialists in 1941, and later communist party members in the 1950s. This law is still on the books, although many of the convictions under it were overturned. A key concern is its potential for inappropriate and unconstitutional application for political purposes. (see related link)


Why was the Smith Act of 1940 passed?

The Smith Act was passed in 1940 to criminalize advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government by force or violence. It was seen as a response to concerns about Communist influence and activities in the United States during the early Cold War period.

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The smith Act targeted what?

Groups that were wanting to overthrow government


The Smith act of 1940 What was the Smith act and why it passed?

the smith act was passed because of the amendment 1


The Smith Act targeted who?

The Smith Act, enacted in 1940, primarily targeted individuals advocating for the violent overthrow of the U.S. government, specifically focusing on members of the Communist Party and other leftist groups. It criminalized the teaching or advocacy of such ideologies and was used to prosecute prominent communist leaders and activists during the Cold War. The act aimed to suppress perceived threats to national security and maintain public order during a time of rising anti-communist sentiment.


In this act targeted only weaker sections?

We don't know the act so can't give you an answer.


ACT registration is targeted towards what group of people?

ACT test registration is a standardized test targeted towards people, mainly high school students, to measure their readiness for college. It is a curriculum and standards-based tool.


Where does Will Smith act?

he acts in rome


Does willow smith act in the hunger?

No


What did the smith lever act do?

This act of 1914 established federally funded agricultural extension services in connection with the land grant colleges. It was expanded and modified by the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917.


How old was Will Smith when he started to act?

15


Did Will Smith act on titanic?

That would be a deffinate NO


Which act of Congress made it a federal offense to advocate the violent overthrow of the government?

The Smith Act.


What were the two acts passed to fight communism is the US?

Smith Act Internal Security Act