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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 23:48:33+00:00

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I can describe how fear and suspicion led to the Espionage and Sedition Acts during World War I.
Welcome to the Espionage and Sedition Virtual Center. The first thing your group needs to do is read about Espionage and Sedition during World War I. After you read, you need to work together to complete the Espionage and Sedition Center Page in your Lesson Chronicles.
On April 3, 1918, a group of miners warned Prager to leave town. He refused and responded by posting notices attacking the UMW leaders. Angered by Prager’s “disloyal remarks,” a group of men dragged him from his home and forced him to walk down the street barefoot, draped in an American flag. He was rescued by a policeman and put in jail. But when rumors spread that a German “spy” was being held, a mob entered the jail and found Prager hiding in the basement. As police stood by, Prager was marched out of the city limits, allowed to write a short letter to his parents, and pray. He was then hanged before a crowd of two hundred people.
Tell or give any information that interferes with the success of the United States armed forces.
Tell or give any information that promotes the success of the enemies of the United States.
Tell or give false reports or statements that will interrupt the armed forces from doing their jobs or to interfere with recruiting or enlisting members of the armed forces.
Use disloyal, profane, or abusive language against the United States or the armed forces during wartime.
In today's Analyze It Activity, you will analyze the Espionage and Sedition Acts in two ways. First, you will look at Propaganda and Political Cartoons about the Espionage and Sedition Acts and determine what they are telling you. Then you will read about the trials of Eugene V. Debs who was accused of violating the Espionage and Sedition acts during World War I. Then, your group will render a verdict of whether you believe he was guilty or not guilty.
Look at each Propaganda poster and Political Cartoon below. Each one is telling you how the author or illustrator feels about the Espionage and Sedition Acts. For each one, determine what they are telling you. Be ready to discuss your answer in whole group. Click on each picture to enlarge it.
PART 2: YOU BE THE JUDGE!
Read the court case summary below. Eugene V. Debs was the defendant in the case and is accused of violating the Espionage and Sedition Acts during World War I. Did he violate the Espionage and Sedition Acts? What do you think? Discuss it in your groups and render a verdict of whether you believe he was guilty or not guilty. Post your answer on the group poll. I will reveal your classes verdict for the case and tell you the real outcome after every group has completed the activity.
Eugene V. Debs was a labor leader who founded several unions. A member of the Socialist Party, he ran for president five times as the socialist candidate. Below is an excerpt from a speech he delivered in Canton, Ohio on June 16, 1918. What parts of the speech were likely seen as treason. Do you agree that Debs broke the law? Why or why not?
SMITH's HOMEROOM - Do you think Eugene V. Debs was guilty or not guilty? Be ready to explain why or why not.
ALLEN's HOMEROOM - Do you think Eugene V. Debs was guilty or not guilty? Be ready to explain why or why not.
MCNUTT's HOMEROOM - Do you think Eugene V. Debs was guilty or not guilty? Be ready to explain why or why not.
BYARS' HOMEROOM - Do you think Eugene V. Debs was guilty or not guilty? Be ready to explain why or why not.
WENDT's HOMEROOM - Do you think Eugene V. Debs was guilty or not guilty? Be ready to explain why or why not.
HOLT's HOMEROOM - Do you think Eugene V. Debs was guilty or not guilty? Be ready to explain why or why not.
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