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The Espionage and Sedition Acts

World War I and the Image of Civil Liberties

The Espionage and Sedition Acts( )
Author: Newton-Matza, Mitchell
Series title:Critical Moments in American History Ser.
ISBN:978-1-138-02304-8
Publication Date:Mar 2017
Publisher:Routledge
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $42.95
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The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918 mark one of the most controversial moments in American history. Even as President Woodrow Wilson justified US entry into World War I on the grounds that it would "make the world safe for democracy," the act curtailed civil liberties at home by making it illegal to speak out against the US participation in the conflict. Supporters of the Acts argued that these measures were necessary to protect national security and keep in check the...
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