Question

Which was NOT a way that freedom of speech was limited in Texas during World War I?

a. Criticizing the government became a crime
b. Professors were fired for disagreeing with the war effort
c. High schools dropped German as a class
d. Protestors were encouraged to disagree with the U.S. government

Answer 1

Answer:

The Correct Answer is D

Explanation:

The Supreme Court ruled a list of cases that supported to explain the boundaries of free speech.

Congress passed the Espionage Act of 1917, soon after the United States joined into World War I.

The law prohibited intervention in military operations or recruitment.

The Espionage Act prohibited attempts to interfere in military actions, raise a rebellion in the military or try to support the United States rivals during wartime and several other freedom of speech has been prohibited under this act.