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Civil Liberties in Wartime: Espionage Act and Schenck v. United States
Evaluate the constitutional arguments and 'clear and present danger' doctrine restricting speech during World War I.
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American Imperialism and World War I (1890–1919)
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Examine the shift in American foreign policy from isolationism to global expansionism and analyze U.S. entry into the First World War.
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Learning standards covered
SS.9-12.US.4Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeEvaluate the credibility of a primary and secondary source.
SS.9-12.US.7Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeRefine claims and counterclaims; attending to precision, significance, and knowledge conveyed through the claim while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.