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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Freedom of Speech and the War

Question 3 • US History Studies Since 1877 - Semester 1 Pathways

Which of these constitutional rights was the basis for Schenck’s and Deb’s arguments?

Answer
A
the right to assemble peaceably
B
the right to hold differing views
C
the right to free speech
D
the right to a fair trial

Explanation

Schenck and Debs argued that their antiwar activities were protected by the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech. The Supreme Court considered whether their speech could be restricted during wartime, so the correct choice is “the right to free speech.”

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