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What was the goal of the Espionage Act of 1917?

O to make spying illegal
O to force immigrants to leave the US
O to make it illegal to say anything against the government
to stop the production of war materials

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Answer: It was intended to prohibit interference with military operations or recruitment, to prevent insubordination in the military, and to avoid the support of United States enemies during wartime.

Explanation:

The Act passed in 1917 made it a crime for anyone to share information intended to interfere with the U.S. armed forces or promote the success of the country's enemies. No spying. Items the Espionage Act gave US postal officials the authority to prohibit.

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