Espionage Act of 1917

the Russian Revolution caused the USA Patriot Act of 2001 The Russian Revolution was the effect of a civil uprising, and caused many events in the early 20th including the PATRIOT ACT of 2001. This 342-page piece of legislation was responsible for more than 150 amendments and 15 federal laws. The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, the full name of the USA Patriot Act, primarily deals with combating the…

Right and Wrong in Antigone and Wikileaks Some of the decisions that individuals make on a daily basis have significant repercussions. Whereas these consequences may impact individuals directly, sometimes they may have an effect on an individual’s surrounding as a whole. As will be demonstrated in this paper, some of the choices can have detrimental implications on the State. It is worth noting that the Greek civilization was characterized by a collection of numerous city states including Argos,…

In fact, some had claim that cinema was an imperialist weapon for the U.S Homefront. When the America join the war in 1917, many movie studios like Paramount, Universal, 20th Century Fox, etc; were ready to support congress idea of entering the war, so they put several different plans into production, with a huge selection of famous Actors and Actresses to help promote…

cases were driven by different motives but still lead to significant verdicts. In 1917, Schenck was accused of violating the Espionage Act by sending anti-war pamphlets to recently drafted men during World War 1. The US government claimed that this was an act of security threat with the intent of weakening soldier loyalty and military recruiting. After being convicted, Schenck plead not guilty and claimed “the Act had the effect of dissuading and outlawing protected speech about the war effort,…

which could ensure peace in the future as well as to end all future wars. This short essay intents to explore the historical context, content, its influence on public, and the issues within the speech which affect the historians. At the end of year 1917, the United States embarked on the ‘War to End All Wars’ declared by President Wilson after successfully re-won the presidential seat due to his famous campaign slogan “He kept us out of war”. The Wilson administration…

against that right, but it is controversial whether it was for the greater good. In the case of Edward Snowden, he violated laws and participated in larceny because those files didn’t belong to him. He had three charges, two falling under the Espionage act of…

actors and directors who were found in contempt of the committee’s principles. Following the introduction of the blacklist, famous Hollywood directors and writers began to write under pseudonyms, in different countries or against the government. This act of rebellion undeniably changed Hollywood by introducing government intervention, creating contempt for the government through parody films, and inspiring future actors to engage in anti-governmental rhetoric. In 1848, the red influence began as…

In order to uncover what one sees in the present, it is imperative to explore the past of the present. Currently, there is a debate on whether immigrants belong in America. The United States of America, also known as the home of the brave and free have encountered this question time and again. In 1919, under the Woodrow administration, Alexander Mitchell Palmer was the Attorney General of the United States. An Attorney General oversees the United States’ citizens. They are known as the…

in the decade, immigration also experienced its share of problems. In the latter part of the 1920s, the government still continued to enforce a harsh immigration policy. One specific piece of legislation was the Johnson-Reed Immigration Act of 1924. This Act put an end to…

The Dangers in Language When using language such as speaking and writing, you must be careful in what you say and write. Language can be dangerous. The dangers in language do not cause physical harm, but the damages can ruin reputations, hurt people’s feelings, cost people their jobs, or even cost someone the presidency. In the most recent election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, many different things they have said in the past are being brought back up. The things that are being…