Asked by Jernequa Walker on Apr 25, 2024
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Which of the following is true of Eugene V. Debs?
A) He cited fascists in defense of Americans' freedom to dissent.
B) His arrest for violation of the Espionage Act was the result of an anti-war speech.
C) His prison sentence was commuted by President Wilson before his stroke.
D) He ran for president while in prison and received 500 votes.
E) He was sentenced to ten months in prison.
Eugene V. Debs
An American socialist, political activist, trade unionist, and five times the candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States.
Espionage Act
A United States federal law passed in 1917 that made it a crime to convey information intended to interfere with the U.S. armed forces' operations or to promote the success of the country's enemies during wartime.
Anti-War Speech
Public discourse or address that argues against the initiation, continuation, or support of military conflicts and wars.
- Understand the role and effects of legislation such as the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act on freedom of speech and dissent in wartime.
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Jenna McCrackenApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Eugene V. Debs was arrested and convicted under the Espionage Act for his speech in Canton, Ohio, in 1918, which was deemed to obstruct the draft and encourage disloyalty during World War I.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role and effects of legislation such as the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act on freedom of speech and dissent in wartime.