The Espionage and Sedition Acts Quiz
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Which act allowed for fines and jail time for interfering with the war effort or saying anything disloyal, profane, or abusive about the government or the war effort?

  • The Sedition Act
  • The Alien Act
  • The First Amendment
  • The Espionage Act (correct)

Who was refused a seat in the House of Representatives due to his antiwar views?

  • Victor Berger (correct)
  • Big Bill Haywood
  • Eugene V. Debs
  • Emma Goldman

Who received a prison sentence and a fine for organizing the No Conscription League?

  • Big Bill Haywood
  • Victor Berger
  • Emma Goldman (correct)
  • Eugene V. Debs

Which two acts were passed by Congress in 1917 and 1918, respectively?

<p>The Espionage and Sedition Acts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the potential penalties under the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

<p>A fine of up to $10,000 and a prison sentence of 20 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the individuals targeted by the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

<p>Socialists and labor leaders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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