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The Espionage Act of 1917 and Its Impact on Civil Liberties
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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.

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