![]() ![]() Specifically, Du Bois became well-known during World War I with his publication of “Close Ranks.” This publication received so much attention due to the fact that it was very controversial however it was very misunderstood. Du Bois was one of several African American activists that rose up through a time of extreme racial discrimination. ![]() These acts hoped to stop any threatening acts among the people of the United States, but it virtually was an act of loss of freedom among many and all citizens of the United States The acts were enacted to stop once the war was over, however it did continue on through the end and through the post World War II-time period as well. As a result of these two acts, mail, newspapers, packages, and anything that opposed the war was therefore banned. The Sedition and Espionage Acts fundamentally enacted a time in the United States for more discrimination, as neighbors were paranoid of who was living next door and if they were a potential threat. More significantly, this act was much more broad, in the sense that the government were targeting any small threat and characterizing as much bigger as it was meant to be. The Espionage Act was essentially strengthened as it was amended with the Sedition Act of 1918, which therefore prohibited and established that critical conversation of the United States military would be penalized as well. It was enacted on June 15, 1917, which was one step the United States made in limiting the freedom of speech and press among the citizens. People were being jailed frequently for questioning the draft and for any sort of criticism. The Espionage Act of 1917 was established for those of which who interfered with military recruitment and would be then sentenced with penalties. ![]()
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