Espionage and Sedition Acts (15 Jun 1917 Jahr – 16 Mai 1918 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

Cause:

1. combat actual espionage on behalf of America's enemies
2. target any speech that could be interpreted as criticizing the war effort, the draft, the U.S. government, or the flag

Effect:

1. several attempts to curtail expressions
2. outlaw speaking of German
3. suspend publican of any newspaper critical of the government

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