The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918 mark one of the most
controversial moments in American history. Even as President
Woodrow Wilson justified US entry into World War I on the grounds
that it would "make the world safe for democracy," the act
curtailed civil liberties at home by making it illegal to speak out
against the US participation in the conflict. Supporters of the
Acts argued that these measures were necessary to protect national
security and keep in check the perceived threat of radical
activities, while opponents considered them an unjustifiable breach
of the Bill of Rights. The conflict between government powers and
civil liberties concretized by the Acts continues to resonate
today. The Espionage and Sedition Acts introduces students to this
controversial set of laws, the cultural and political context in
which they were passed, and their historical ramifications. In a
concise narrative supplemented by primary sources including court
cases, newspaper articles, and personal papers, Mitchell C.
Newton-Matza gives students of history and politics a nuanced
understanding of this key event.
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