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Washington's Labor Movement

Question 9 • WA-Washington State History (HS)

Which allowed the US government to prosecute and imprison IWW members?

Answer
A
Red Scare Act
B
Espionage Act
C
Imprisonment Act
D
Spy Act

Explanation

The Espionage Act of 1917 made it illegal to interfere with U.S. military recruitment or to obstruct the war effort. The government used it during World War I to prosecute and imprison members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), whom officials accused of hindering the war effort. The Espionage Act is the correct choice.

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