What was the purpose of the 1940 Smith Act?

a. to make it unlawful to teach or advocate the violent overthrow of the U. S. government

b. to create a blacklist of people who should not be hired because of their communist ties

c. to authorize public hearings on communist activities in the United States

d. to permit government agencies to screen federal employees for disloyalty

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Chuckles

22 December, 07:13

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Douglas Lin · Answer 1

A) to make it unlawful to teach or advocate the violent overthrow of the U. S. government