https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p Post once to answer the following prompt: Was the passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts by President Woodrow Wilson justified? Then, post a second time with a question you have about the Espionage and Sedition Acts. Write your name in the title of each post. en-us 2018-09-27 01:43:55 UTC 2026-01-25 16:54:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395864 No, the passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts by Wilson were not justified. Despite some opposition to the war, the frequency of this opposition was insignificant compared to it's support. In addition, the institution of propaganda further persuaded US citizens to join the support for the war.  Although it could be argued that these acts reduced the frequency of spies, while to a small extent true, no spy would vocally spread anti-war propaganda in the press and most persecuted by this act had no significant malicious power or intent over the US. Therefore, 
the Sedition Act as an amendment to the Espionage Act was unnecessary. Furthermore, the Act was unconstitutional and violated the rights of free speech and press. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395864 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395873 The Espionage Act seems like a justified attempt to remove spies for foreign powers from America. Meanwhile, the Sedition Act was a clear violation of First Amendment rights, and was an overreaction. Additionally, the Sedition Act, along with the American propaganda effort, broke with the principles that America was founded upon.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395873 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395877 They were justified as unity within a country is required to protect national liberty. Outliers can bring upon internal revolutions which make the country as a whole weak. 

]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395877 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395878 The and Sedition Act that was passed by Congress was a direct violation of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the 1st Amendment. Despite this the justifications could be seen as valid to the many Americans who wanted to support Nationalism of the United States in this war. The Espionage Act was significantly more constitutional and also helped to benefit nationalism and the war efforts. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395878 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395882 Yes, the passing of these acts was justified. It heavily eliminated the presence of spies that could be assisting enemies of the U.S. Though it goes against the right of free speech, this could be seen as a "shouting fire" situation; people who voiced their beliefs could truly have had ill intent toward the U.S. in support of other countries. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395882 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395892 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts were not both justified. While it was probably a beneficial move to witch-hunt international spies, the Sedition Act was basically watered-down censorship, and close to if not easily violating the first amendment. Even if it would be ruled constitutional, the act still would be forcing, rather than persuading Americans to always be pro-war.

Query: Was the Sedition Act meant to be used in conjunction with the Espionage Act to forcibly uncover spies? And if so, did they expect espionage agents to openly spout anti-war politics?]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395892 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395894 the passing of these acts was not justified because it violated the first amendment. saying what you want and getting punished for it just because the government doesn't approve is a violation of freedom of speech]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395894 katiehuang327 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395895 The passing of the Espionage Act was justified, however the Sedition Act violated the rights of the First Amendment]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395895 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395896 The passing of the Sedition and Espionage acts were justified because they reduced the amount of spies in America. These acts also promoted nationalism which in turn helped support military forces.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395896 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395899 The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act that were passed by President Wilson were not justified. This is because it violated the first amendment which gave people the ability to have the freedom of speech. With this, people were not allowed to provide their personal opinions about WWI because the government believed it would interfere with military operations.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395899 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395900 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts by President Woodrow Wilson was not justified because it stopped people from letting them have their freedom of speech (the first amendment)]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395900 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395903 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Act by President Wilson were not justified because it violated the 1st amendment which restricted the citizens to not be able to express their feelings against the war.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395903 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395909 The passing of the sedition and espionage acts were not justified because they violated the first amendment. They violated freedom of speech. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395909 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395910 The Sedition Acts, although unconstitutional, were justified as maintaining a positive public outlook towards the war was necessary for success. Support from suppliers and their laborers was needed, and few would choose to register for the draft if our position in the war was not respected by the majority population. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395910 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395916 I do not believe the Sedition Act was justified. Americans have a right to freedom of speech. I do believe the Espionage Act was justified to protect America and its people. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395916 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395917 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts by President Woodrow Wilson were not justified because it goes against the first amendment. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395917 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395918 The passing of the espionage and sedition act by President Woodrow Wilson was not justified. These acts violated the first amendment. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395918 olivias46976 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395919 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts by President Woodrow Wilson were not justified because it restricted what people were allowed to say about WWI. This repression of speech directly violates the First Amendment and goes against the ideas and concepts America was founded on. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395919 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395921 Due to the basis that the U.S. was built on, the passing of the Espionage and Sedition act was not justified. This is due to the U.S. being considered a country that provided everyone with liberty and essential rights. The Espionage and Sedition act violated the rights of the citizens in the U.S. which contradicts the foundation the U.S. was created on.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395921 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395922 The passing of the Sedition acts was not justified since it goes directly against the First Amendment and punished a person simply for speaking about their beliefs. On the other hand, the Espionage acts were justified since a person who intrudes in war efforts via unlawful methods should not have the same freedom as other lawful citizens.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395922 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395933 The Espionage and Sedition Act was not justified as it violated amendment rights. Freedom of speech is a an important aspect of living in America and being arrested for a statement of one's beliefs.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395933 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395941 The Espionage and Sedition Acts were not justified, because America stands for the liberty and freedom, and the acts are directly against the freedom and speech and expression. As long as the protests were not violent, they should have been allowed, for the citizens of the US to provide different perspectives on the war. 

]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395941 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395947 The Espionage and Sedition acts by president Woodrow Wilson were not justified because they violated the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and press given by the first amendment. People should have been able to freely voice their concerns about the war without being punished by the government.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395947 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395967 2018-10-02 21:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395967 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395969  The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts by President Woodrow Wilson were not justified as it violated the First Amendment, particularly freedom of speech.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395969 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395989 The passing of the Sedition Act was not justified. Even though it was a time of war, which might have made some think that it was justified, it was against our constitutional rights, which cannot be taken away by the government even in times of war.]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395989 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395999 The Espionage Act did seem like a justified attempt to remove spies from America. Because they had to protect the national liberty

]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288395999 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396017 The passing of the espionage and sedition acts were not justified because it violated the rights of citizens.


]]> 2018-10-02 21:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396017 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396079 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Act by President Woodrow Wilson was unconstitutional due to it limiting many forms of speech that went against the message the government was trying to put out. 

This was justified as a necessity for the bettering of the United States' chances in the war and anyone who went against this, was against the U.S., and therefore they are going to be denied the rights given by the constitution and prosecuted.

Question: How was the passing of these Acts received by the United States public? (Both in general and different minority groups)]]> 2018-10-02 21:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396079 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396089 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts was not justified as it generalized people who were against the war as being spies going against America. The Sedition Acts also were in violation of their rights.

]]> 2018-10-02 21:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396089 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396120 The Espionage and the Sedition Acts were not justified because they completely contradicted the most important amendment in the US constitution, the first amendment. Censoring the media was not necessary as it would not have affected the war going on in Europe]]> 2018-10-02 21:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396120 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396221 How were these acts received within the U.S.?]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396221 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396246 The passing of the Espionage and Sedition act was not justified because it violated the freedom of speech. It violated the rights of the citizens that were important to their personal selves. The United States agrees to these rights of liberty and freedom, but they violate the first amendment. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396246 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396249 While the Sedition Act passing Congress makes some sense, how was it not quickly struck down by the Supreme Court? The Act was clearly unconstitutional, and such a case would have been easy to argue.]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396249 katiehuang327 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396263 How did the American citizens respond to the passing and implementation of these acts?]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396263 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396265
Were there any lawsuits against the acts for being unconstitutional?



]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396265 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396282 The Espionage act is justified because it was beneficial to the greater good of the country, by which American secrets would not be shared to other countries. The Sedition Acts were not justified because it violates the first amendment by limiting the freedom of speech.]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396282 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396335 When was the act that allows the president to limit personal freedoms during time of war passed? It would make the Sedition and Espionage Act constitutional if passed prior to them. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396335 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396380 If the Sedition act was violating our freedom of speech rights and is considered justified can other rights be broken as long as they are justified?

]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396380 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396394 Was there any backlash to the Espionage and Sedition Acts?]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396394 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396400 What were the major instances of criticism of the war that caused President Wilson to pass these acts?]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396400 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396428 What caused President Wilson to make up these acts and what allowed them to the Espionage and Sedition Act?]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396428 olivias46976 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396442 Was the first amendment overlooked or ignored by politicians for the sake of boosting Americans' morale and support for the war?]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396442 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396446 Why weren't these laws ever questioned by the public during that time period?]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396446 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396486 The passing of these acts was not justified because it violated freedom of speech, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of the press. ]]> 2018-10-02 21:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396486 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396562 Was the public fully educated on the situation of the war, or was their knowledge mostly from rumors?

]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396562 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396583 How was the government propaganda like?]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396583 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396640 Did everyone in the government agree with these rules?]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396640 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396702 What caused the Espionage and Sedition acts to be passed?

]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396702 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396706 Did the Espionage Act allow government officials to investigate individuals or property without warrant?]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396706 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396707 The only job the supreme court has is to discern whether or not a law or act is constitutional. With this in mind, how in the world did a law that directly disobeys the ideals of the Constitution be allowed to pass solely to support the war effort? How does this show that the judicial branch can bend the law to their will if they felt like it? Pretty scary stuff.]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396707 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396714 How would the Sedition Act impact the public's education of WWI ]]> 2018-10-02 21:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396714 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396795 What if someone who wasnt a spy got kicked out? :(

]]> 2018-10-02 21:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396795 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396840 Would Americans fight these Acts?]]> 2018-10-02 21:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396840 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396874 What were the punishments for violating the Sedition act?]]> 2018-10-02 21:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396874 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396886 How did these acts not get shut down by the supreme court because they were violating 1st amendment rights?]]> 2018-10-02 21:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396886 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396913 How were some people suspected of being spies?]]> 2018-10-02 22:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396913 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396929 When were the acts created?

]]> 2018-10-02 22:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396929 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396960 How many persecuted by these acts were actually spies ? 

]]> 2018-10-02 22:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288396960 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397005 How did Wilson justify the passing of these acts?]]> 2018-10-02 22:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397005 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397136 How did these acts even get passed?

]]> 2018-10-02 22:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397136 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397206 What was the public's thoughts on the passing of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?]]> 2018-10-02 22:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397206 https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397250 Were there any loopholes that allowed citizens to abuse the Espionage and Sedition Act?]]> 2018-10-02 22:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/apeterson161/9d2jf4ivs84p/wish/288397250