What crime was Eugene Debs accused of committing in 1918?

A. He distributed leaflets urging a speedy end to World War I.

B. He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.

C. He refused to register for the draft when he turned 18.

D. He sent arms and money to America's enemies in World War I.

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Ethen Strickland

30 October, 12:25

What crime was Eugene Debs accused of committing in 1918?

A. He distributed leaflets urging a speedy end to World War I.

B. He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.

C. He refused to register for the draft when he turned 18.

D. He sent arms and money to America's enemies in World War I.

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Cordell King · Answer 1

Answer: B. He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military

It was in 1918 that Eugene Debs was accused of a crime known as sedition. She was accused of this crime after she gave a what she termed as an anti-war speech praising men who are not serving the military.

Berry · Answer 2

B - he gave a speech praising draft dodgers and was accused of sedition.