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The Sedition Act of 1918, an amendment to the Espionage Act of 1917, expanded prohibitions against anti-war speech during WWI. It led to significant free speech limitations and influenced the Supreme Court's 'clear and present danger' doctrine. The Act was repealed in 1920, but its legacy on American legal principles regarding free speech endures.
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The Espionage Act of 1917 targeted espionage and interference with military operations, laying the foundation for the Sedition Act
The United States' declaration of war on Germany in 1917 led to the passage of the Sedition Act in 1918
President Wilson aimed to suppress anti-war sentiment and maintain national unity during a time of global conflict
The Sedition Act expanded the prohibitions of the Espionage Act to include disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language towards the government, flag, or military
Those found guilty of violating the Sedition Act could face fines and imprisonment
The Sedition Act significantly limited free speech and was enforced by government agencies and vigilante groups
Key Supreme Court cases, such as Schenck v. United States, established the "clear and present danger" test for limiting free speech during wartime
The Sedition Act's legacy includes its influence on the legal framework governing free speech in the United States
The Sedition Act was formally repealed in 1920, following a shift in public sentiment and political opinion against repressive measures
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The ______ Act of 1918 expanded the scope of the Espionage Act of 1917, especially during World War I under President ______ ______.
Sedition
Woodrow
Wilson
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The legislation aimed to suppress anti-war opinions and strengthen unity within the nation by criminalizing certain criticisms during the ______ ______ ______.
height
of
World War I
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US policy shift in WWI
US entered WWI on April 6, 1917, changing from non-intervention to active engagement.
