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The Espionage and Sedition Acts - World War I and the Image of Civil Liberties (Hardcover) Loot Price: R4,462
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The Espionage and Sedition Acts - World War I and the Image of Civil Liberties (Hardcover): Mitchell Newton-Matza

The Espionage and Sedition Acts - World War I and the Image of Civil Liberties (Hardcover)

Mitchell Newton-Matza

Series: Critical Moments in American History

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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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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Critical Moments in American History
Release date: March 2017
First published: 2017
Authors: Mitchell Newton-Matza
Dimensions: 229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 978-1-138-02303-1
Categories: Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Legal history
Books > Humanities > History > American history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Civil rights & citizenship
Books > History > American history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > From 1900 > First World War
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LSN: 1-138-02303-5
Barcode: 9781138023031

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