What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during World War I?

to eliminate communists from the United States
to prevent spies from gaining information about U.S. submarines
to protect civil liberties
to reduce debate and dissent over U.S. participation in the war

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What was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during World War I?

to eliminate communists from the United States
to prevent spies from gaining information about U.S. submarines
to protect civil liberties
to reduce debate and dissent over U.S. participation in the war

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D) to reduce debate and dissent over U.S. participation in the war