Asked by anthony gomez on Jun 03, 2024
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In Schenck v. United States, socialist Charles T. Schenck was convicted for distributing anti-draft leaflets.
Schenck v. United States
A landmark Supreme Court case in 1919 that upheld the Espionage Act of 1917 and concluded that speech creating a "clear and present danger" is not protected under the First Amendment.
Anti-Draft Leaflets
Pamphlets or flyers distributed to oppose or criticize conscription policies.
Charles T. Schenck
Known for the 1919 Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States which concerned enforcement of the Espionage Act during World War I and established limits on free speech under the First Amendment.
- Examine the legal progressions and Supreme Court verdicts that influenced civil rights throughout the 1920s.
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Lauren Caren PriemJun 08, 2024
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Explanation :
Charles T. Schenck was convicted for violating the Espionage Act by distributing leaflets that opposed the draft during World War I, which led to the landmark Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the legal progressions and Supreme Court verdicts that influenced civil rights throughout the 1920s.