Civil Liberties
INCLUDEPICTURE http//assets.apexlearning.com/shared/Images/logo-head.gif d 2.4.7Discuss Civil Liberties against National Security World War I Discussion INCLUDEPICTURE http//assets.apexlearning.com/shared/Images/spacer-black.gif d U.S. History Sem 2 (S2557540 eem Points possible 15 Date ____________ Before You Begin Answer the questions below to help you get ready for the discussion. 1. Why did the U.S. government pass the Sedition Act What were people worried about They passed the sedition act because to strengthen the Espionage act in 1917 which made it illegal to aid enemies of the us or to speak out against the war, country or the flag. 2. Come up with three reasons why anti-government speech was a threat.a. incite the public against the government and say peoples opinions. b. political fanatics tend to extremes when they disagree with somethingc. could harm the government officials or others such as riots. What groups were most often arrested under the Sedition Act Socialists, pacifists, and other anti-war activists Once you have completed brainstorming, enter the discussion. Imagine you have just heard about Schencks arrest. You want to write a letter to your newspaper to protest the Espionage Act. Of course, the post office may not agree to deliver your letter. And if it is printed, you risk being arrested yourself. Questions 1. What would you say in your letter I would say that it is not fair to the people that they cant say their opinions about what the government is doing. The first amendments gives us the right to speak for anything we want. If this keeps continuing, then they may as well as arrest all of us for not having a say. They had no right to arrest schenck. 2. Now imagine you are the editor of the paper that receives a letter like this. If you print it, you might be arrested, too. Your family and friends may have to answer questions by the police. What would you do I would print it anyway because I would agree with the