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.
