Freedom of Speech and the War — Quiz

Question 1

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti had many things in common, including that both men

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were anarchists.

Question 2

The Haymarket Riot of 1886 had a major influence on American attitudes toward which of these?

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anarchists

Question 3

Feelings of resentment toward those who were not native citizens rose during World War I. This was known as

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nativism.

Question 4

The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917 and 1918

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targeted spying, dissent, and disapproval of the war.

Question 5

What authority was given to the postmaster general under the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

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to hold any mail that violated the acts

Question 6

The main reason that Emma Goldman was significant in the history of World War I was that she

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was arrested for protesting against the war.

Question 7

What was the goal of the Espionage Act of 1917?

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to make spying illegal

Question 8

The main goal of the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 was to

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limit the number of immigrants from a given country.

Question 9

What crime was Eugene Debs accused of committing in 1918?

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He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.

Question 10

Why was Charles Schenck arrested during World War I?

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for encouraging people not to serve in the military

Freedom of Speech and the War — Quiz Answers