freedom Of Speech And The War Flashcards
The Espionage and Sedition acts of 1917 and 1918
targeted spying, dissent, and disapproval of the war
Which event contributed to the rise of anti-immigrant, antisocialist, and anti-anarchist feelings in the United States in the years during and just after World War 1?
the outbreak of the Russian revolution in 1917
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti had many things in common, including that both men
were anarchist
What crime was Eugene Debs accused of committing in 1918?
he gave a speech, praising men who refused to serve in the military
The main reason that Emma Goldman was significant in the history of World War I was that she
was arrested for protesting against the war
The Haymarket riot of 1886 had a major influence on American attitudes toward which of the following?
anarchists
what authority was given to the postmaster General under the espionage and sedition acts?
to hold any mail that violated the acts
In his attempt to eliminate radicals from American Society, Alexander Palmer
Ignored civil liberties
what was the main reason Americans were upset by the Palmer raids of 1919 and 1920?
The raids ignored people civil liberties
Which of the following resulted from the Palmer raids of 1919 and 1920?
the formation of the American Civil Liberties Union
