Assignment
Watch the documentary "Secrets of World War I, Declassified" (available through Alexander St./Academic Video On-Line). Search for same video.
(Declassified, 12, Secrets of World War I in Declassified, 12 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006)0, 45 min this the video if you need the name of it and how many mins it is.
Then use these sources in the below. Do not use other sources in the below
Then study these sources:
WWI Propaganda Sites
Read:
16 May, 1918--The U.S. Sedition Act
A Portion of Emma Goldman's Autobiography (597-623)
(Begin on the bottom of page 597 "In the spirit of her military preparations . . . ." and read to the bottom of pg. 623.)
Use these materials to answer the following
1.) How did the United States get involved in the First World War?
2.) What happened to freedom of expression and freedom of the press (basic civil rights and liberties) in the United States during its involvement in the First World War?
3.) How did the rights and freedoms enjoyed by George Creel compare to those of Emma Goldman (who was a US citizen)?
4.) How did the US change in the aftermath of war?
Your 350 word discussion responses
1. Elk v. Wilkins, 112 U.S. 94, 5 S. Ct. 41, 28 L. Ed. 643 (1884).
2. Dred Scott v. Sandford, 60 U.S. 393, 15 L. Ed. 691, 15 L. Ed. 2d 691 (1857).
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.