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Wilson and the War

Question 3 • Recovery Content US History II - Quarter 2 - 2026/27

The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917 and 1918

Answer
A
were not supported by the United States government.
B
were passed by Congress after World War I ended.
C
targeted spying, dissent, and disapproval of the war.
D
stopped the production of war materials.

Explanation

The Espionage Act of 1917 targeted spying and interference with the war effort, while the Sedition Act of 1918 penalized certain forms of criticism of the government and the war. Together, they targeted spying, dissent, and disapproval of the war, making choice C correct. They were passed during World War I, not after it ended.

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