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End of the War in Europe — Cumulative exam

Question 25 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

In the case of Schenck v. United States the Supreme Court ruled that

Answer
A
the Espionage Act was unconstitutional.
B
Charles Schenck had been falsely accused.
C
speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.
D
the First Amendment had no limits.

Explanation

The Court upheld Charles Schenck’s conviction for distributing leaflets that urged resistance to the World War I draft. It said speech could be restricted when, in its context, it created a “clear and present danger.” Thus, speech that could create danger could be banned; the Court did not declare the Espionage Act unconstitutional or say that the First Amendment had no limits.

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