The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans Responses A were fearful of the French presence in the country.were fearful of the French presence in the country. B were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S. C were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war.were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war. D were fearful of Communist influences in the federal government.

B were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.