Question

How did the government try to silence opposition to American involvement in World War I?. . a) by the sale of war bonds. . b) by passing the Espionage and Sedition Acts. . c) by refusing to use conscription to build the army. . d) by allowing women and African Americans to serve.

Answer 1

The government tried to silence opposition to American involvement in World War I by passing the Espionage and Sedition Acts. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". I hope the answer has come to your help.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B) By passing the Espionage and Sedition Acts.

The government try to silence opposition to American involvement in World War I by passing the Espionage and Sedition Acts.

After the United States entered World War I, there was an uprising of prominent critics of the War in both media and politics.

Many people that the United States was going to fight someone else's war and that the country should remain neutral in world affairs.

In order to subdue this opposition the government passed the controversial set of laws called the Espionage Act of 1917 which meant that anyone who was opposing US military's operations in World War I could be brought to justice and be jailed.

Numerous famous people of the time were charged for offences under the act including Congressman Victor L Berger and the journalist Daniel Ellsberg.