Question

Why was the Espionage Act, the Trading with the Enemy Act, and Sedition Act passed during World War I?

A. to encourage young men to join the army
B. to put down any voice that was considered unpatriotic
C. to limit the number of immigrants in the U.S. during the war
D. to keep the identities of military men serving abroad in the war a secret

Answer 1

The main reason why these acts were passed during World War I was "B. to put down any voice that was considered unpatriotic," since during times of emergency and/or war, the United States reserves the power to suspend some personal liberties.