Schenck v. United States | BRI's Homework Help Series

Schenck v. United States was a Supreme Court Case that explained some limits to the Freedom of Speech afforded by the First Amendment. During World War I, the US instituted a military draft. Many people released anti-war and anti-government information due to their displeasure with the draft. Charles Schenck, an anti-war socialist, was arrested by the Federal Government for circulating a pamphlet encouraging men to resist the draft and violating the Espionage Act of 1917. The Supreme Court ruled that wartime circumstances changed the rules related to free speech and resulted in the “Clear and Present Danger” rule.

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[Madpadness]

Who else is watching this for their AP Gov class?

[redram]

Rights exist or they do not. Regardless whether the government is waging war, the natural rights of individuals do not change depending on circumstance

[jamesduncan]

Thank you. These videos help my students better understand content in my social studies classes.

[tomshariat]

Who is here for their English/Gov assignment lmao

[velocityzx]

What's Yall Favorite Type Of Cheese?

[vielmanalvarado]

anyone know what this case shows about the Constitutions weakness and strengths?

[yuriferreira]

My Name Yuri Ferreira Schenck, i'm from brazil