Which of the Following Was True Under the Espionage and Sedition

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true under the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917 and 1918?

• A) They were merely scare tactics, as no one was actually convicted.
• B) Speaking and writing against Germany and Italy became a crime.
• C) Criticism of American government leaders or war policies became a crime.
• D) Censorship was aimed more at middle America than at socialists or other radicals.
• E) Few politicians criticized the legislation, as it received unanimous support.

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