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Espionage Act Of 1917

 

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Espionage Act Of 1917

 

Espionage Act of 1917: Congress responded to a growing fear that public criticism of the war effort would make it difficult to conscript the needed manpower for American participation. Also contributing to widespread unease were the actions of labor groups, especially the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), who proclaimed their sympathy for laborers through the world, including those in Russia.The Espionage Act, passed in June 1917, provided penalties of 20 years imprisonment and fines up to $10,000 for those convicted of interfering with military recruitment.The law also authorized the Postmaster General to remove treasonable or seditious material from the mail.

 

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