According to Bernard of Clairvaux, the goal of the crusade was to battle the pagan Slavs "until such a time as, by God's help, they shall either be converted or deleted".
The Espionage and Sedition Acts(1917 and 1918)allowed a citizen to be fined or imprisoned for speaking out against the government or the war effort. Benefits of these actions include streamlining war production and removing obstacles to the war effort.
we study the government because it actually helps us in the future. for example it help us make good decisions when current events, economic and social problems directly effect you. it helps you apply your understanding when you are voting etc. hope it helped.