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18 September, 05:13

Schenck was a high ranking member of the Socialist Party, the government

felt the socialist party was akin to a terrorist group since they were stirring up anti-patriotic anti-

draft movements. How much of an impact do you think Schenck's membership in the socialist

party had on his eventual arrest?

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  1. 18 September, 08:23
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    Schenck's membership in the socialist party made him take political stands.

    Explanation:

    Schenck's membership in the socialist party made him take political stands. Being the General Secretary of the Socialist Party, Schenck opposed United States participation in World War I. He distributed flier about the time the United States Congress passed the Espionage Act of 1917. The leaflets, which had inscriptions that urged young men in the army to dodge the draft were traced to Socialist Party headquarters.

    Schenck was arrested and Supreme Court upheld his conviction.
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