Question

Why were Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer arrested during World War I?
Question 11 options:

For distributing antiwar leaflets


For sabotaging military bases

For leading an insurrection

For spying for enemy countries

Answer 1

Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer were arrested during World War I for **distributing antiwar leaflets**. They were involved in a campaign against the military draft and were charged under the Espionage Act of 1917 for their actions, which were seen as advocating resistance to the draft and encouraging disobedience.