The World War One Years 1917-1920 - The Espionage Act And Sedition Act (1917 And 1918).

The video discusses the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918, highlighting their impact on civil liberties during World War I. It explores the international political climate, including the Russian Revolution, and the US government's response to socialism. The Schenck v. United States case is examined, introducing the clear and present danger test. The video concludes with an overview of World War I, detailing the devastation and aftermath.

What was the primary aim of the Espionage Act of 1917?

• To encourage immigration from Eastern Europe

• To promote free speech during wartime

• To target American citizens opposing the war

• To prevent foreign interference in the US government

Which group was specifically targeted by the Sedition Act of 1918?

• American citizens

• Foreign nationals

• Socialist organizations

• Immigrant groups

What legal test did Justice Holmes establish in the Schenck case?

• The imminent threat test

• The wartime exception test

• The free speech test

• The clear and present danger test

What analogy did Justice Holmes use to explain the limits of free speech?

• Yelling 'fire' in a crowded theater

• Shouting 'danger' in a public square

• Crying 'wolf' in a crowded market

• Announcing 'emergency' in a busy street

Which battle during World War I resulted in significant casualties for British forces?

• Battle of the Somme

• Battle of Ypres

• Battle of Verdun

• Battle of Gallipoli

What was one of the new weapons introduced by Germany during World War I?

• Tanks

• Helicopters

• Nuclear bombs

• Submarines

According to John Maynard Keynes, what was the state of Europe after World War I?

• On the brink of another war

• Economically prosperous

• Largely unaffected

• Devastated and in ruins