Asked by NAZMI RAZIF on May 15, 2024
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Persons suspected of disloyalty during World War I were placed in prison for one or two days.
Disloyalty Suspected
A phrase indicating that an individual or group is under suspicion of not being faithful or loyal, particularly in a political or national security context.
Placed in Prison
The act of confining an individual within a penal institution as a form of punishment for committing a crime or awaiting trial.
- Recognize the impact of crucial legal and legislative developments in the United States throughout and subsequent to World War I.
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Marie LaBrecheMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
During World War I, the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 allowed for much harsher penalties, including long prison sentences, for those suspected of disloyalty or espionage, not just one or two days in prison.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of crucial legal and legislative developments in the United States throughout and subsequent to World War I.
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