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Provisions for conscientious objectors during World War I.
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The World War I triggered the distrust in centralized power and made evident the importance of individual rights, leading to small provisions for conscientious objectors with religious objections to all war.
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The Selective Service Act of 1917 impacted the liberties and freedoms of Americans as individuals were forced to fight in the war, regardless of their beliefs.
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Selective Service Act of 1917
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The Selective Service Act of 1917 impacted the liberties and freedoms of Americans as individuals were forced to fight in the war, regardless of their beliefs. There were provisions for conscientious objectors, but they still faced social sanctions and intimidation.
ChapterProvisions for conscientious objectors during World War I.
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The Espionage Act of 1917 sparked a distrust of centralized power and increased government surveillance of individuals deemed threats, including German Americans and anti-war activists.
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Espionage Act of 1917
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The Espionage Act of 1917 sparked a distrust of centralized power and increased government surveillance of individuals deemed threats, including German Americans and anti-war activists. The Act also set the stage for the growth of government and demands for individual rights.