Which statement best describes civil liberties in the U.S. during World War I?
A) Freedom of speech was encouraged to show that the U.S. protected freedom.
B) The government tried to restrict activities or speech that opposed the war by passing laws.
C) The U.S. forced German-Americans into internment camps because they feared they were spies.
D) The government tried to pass laws to restrict ant

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Answer:

B. The Espionage act of 1917 and Sedition act of 1918 gave broads weeping powers to the government to punish antiwar dissidents.

Explanation:

Clear and Present Danger" Another major attempt to regulate freedom of speech occurred during World War I. In 1917, Congress passed the Federal Espionage Act. This law prohibited all false statements intending to interfere with the military forces of the country or to promote the success of its enemies.