Question

Describe the Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918)

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Answer 1

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The Espionage Act of 1917 was a law that made it illegal to interfere with military operations or to support enemy nations during wartime. It also allowed for the prosecution of individuals who criticized the government or its war efforts.

The Sedition Act of 1918 was an extension of the Espionage Act and made it a crime to speak out against the government, the military, the flag, or the Constitution during wartime. It was used to suppress dissent and criticism of the government's war policies.