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Why was the decision for the U.S. to become involved in WWI such a contentious debate?
Why was the decision for the U.S. to become involved in WWI such a contentious debate?
- The U.S. government was worried about the impact of the war on domestic security
- The U.S. was concerned about the impact of the war on international trade and commerce
- The U.S. faced significant economic challenges that made involvement in WWI controversial
- The U.S. was deeply divided on whether to support the Allies or the Central Powers (correct)
Explain the effect the Espionage Act had during this time.
Explain the effect the Espionage Act had during this time.
- It empowered the government to censor mail and other forms of communication (correct)
- It restricted the activities of labor unions and socialists
- It allowed for the direct recruitment of soldiers from civilian populations
- It increased public support for the U.S. involvement in WWI
According to Thomas Goldstein, what was illegal about Charles Schneck's document?
According to Thomas Goldstein, what was illegal about Charles Schneck's document?
- It violated freedom of speech as outlined in the First Amendment
- It misrepresented government policies and actions
- It encouraged individuals to resist the military draft (correct)
- It threatened national security by disclosing classified information
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