Aliana Mckenzie

History

15 May, 04:05

What change in the interpretation of the First Amendment does this timeline

reflect?

1914: World War I begins.

1917: Charles Schenck distributes pamphlets encouraging U. S. men to

resist serving in the military.

1919: The Supreme Court rules that Schenck's action is not protected

because it poses a "clear and present danger" to safety.

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A. It shows an increasing willingness to restrict free speech during a

time of whar.

B. It shows pamphlets being restricted as a new form of

communication.

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C. It shows that a majority of Americans began to oppose hateful

speech against members of the military.

D. It shows that the Supreme Court can suspend the Bill of Rights in

order to fight traitors.

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