Question

us history cba unit 1
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congress passed the espionage and sedition acts during world war i in order to -
o recruit citizens to spy on germany
o blockade important german ports
o limit public criticism of the government
o encourage conservation of resources

Explanation:

The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 were laws passed by Congress during World War I. The Espionage Act made it a crime for anyone to interfere with military operations or to support America's enemies. The Sedition Act went further, making it illegal to make "false statements" that might interfere with the war effort or to say anything negative about the government, the Constitution, the military, or the flag. These acts were clearly aimed at limiting public criticism of the government during the war.

Answer:

limit public criticism of the government