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Why was Charles Schenck arrested during WWI?

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Answer:Schenck was arrested and charged under the Espionage Act. At his trial, he was declared guilty of violating the law by conspiring to undermine the war effort. Schenck appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Espionage Act violated his right to free speech.

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