Asked by Chris Francisco on May 27, 2024
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Assess the record of the U.S. Supreme Court on civil liberties during World War I.
A) The Court's failed efforts at restoring constitutional protections for free speech during the war propelled Americans into activism during the 1920s.
B) A majority of the justices agreed that the Espionage Act under the Wilson administration constituted a "clear and present danger" to American freedom.
C) The Supreme Court had largely upheld government restrictions on First Amendment rights during the war.
D) The majority of Supreme Court justices were ready to strike down federal infringements on free speech, but the slow appeals process prevented that opportunity.
E) The Court made a strong push for civil liberties, but with the explicit intent to exclude African-Americans.
Civil Liberties
Fundamental rights and freedoms that are protected from infringement by the government, such as freedom of speech, privacy, and equal rights.
Espionage Act
A United States federal law passed in 1917 that was aimed at preventing interference with military operations, supporting enemy nations, and promoting insubordination in the military.
First Amendment
An amendment to the United States Constitution that guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
- Analyze the Supreme Court's viewpoint on civil liberties and key court decisions that affected the realms of free speech and personal freedoms during the 1920s.
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donnetta bowieMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Supreme Court during World War I largely upheld government restrictions on First Amendment rights, particularly in cases related to the Espionage Act and other wartime measures that limited free speech and dissent.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the Supreme Court's viewpoint on civil liberties and key court decisions that affected the realms of free speech and personal freedoms during the 1920s.