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The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both
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A vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt.vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt.
B declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
C unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war.unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war.
D significant limitations of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

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The correct response is:

D) significant limitations of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

The Espionage Act (1917) and the Sedition Act (1918) were laws enacted during World War I that imposed restrictions on speech and actions that could be construed as disloyal or critical of the U.S. government and its war efforts, leading to significant limitations on freedom of speech and press.