Why were Charles Schenck and Elizabeth Baer arrested during World War I?

Question

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.