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The Cold War — Unit test

Question 9 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

During World War I, the Sedition Act was passed, which made it illegal __________.

Answer
A
for minority soldiers to serve in the armed forces
B
for farmers to sell their crops at a profit
C
for anyone to speak out or write negatively about the government
D
for people to waste or misuse rationed goods

Explanation

The Sedition Act of 1918 made it illegal to use disloyal, profane, or abusive language about the U.S. government, Constitution, or armed forces. In other words, it restricted people from speaking or writing negatively about the government. The correct choice is “for anyone to speak out or write negatively about the government.”

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