Question

question 3 of 10
which of these is true of the sedition act?

a. it caused an american presidential candidate to run his campaign from jail.

b. it was dangerous only to german americans.

c. it was designed to help the republicans defeat wilson.

d. it caused many farmers to be arrested.

Explanation:

The Sedition Act (during WWI era) led to Eugene V. Debs, a presidential candidate (Socialist Party), being jailed for anti - war statements and he ran his 1920 campaign from jail. Option B is wrong as it targeted those criticizing the government, not just German Americans. Option C is wrong as it was under Wilson (Democrat)’s administration, not to help Republicans defeat him. Option D is wrong as it targeted those with anti - government/anti - war speech, not farmers.

Answer:

A. It caused an American presidential candidate to run his campaign from jail.