Espionage Act of 1917
Cartoon Analysis
1. Describe what is illustrated in this
cartoon? List any details you observe.
2. Place this cartoon in historical context.
3. What argument is the cartoonist making?
Medical Examiner: "At last a perfect soldier!"
1. What characters are seen in this cartoon?
2. What argument is the cartoonist making?
3. How does the argument in the cartoon
support the Espionage Act and other
limitations on free speech?
"Come unto Me, Ye Opprest!"
3. What forms of speech do you think
should or not be protected under the First
Amendment? In particular, are statement
which criticize public and foreign policy
protected, even if they possibly undermine
the ability of the United States to carry out
its policies?
1. What does this cartoon say about the
limitations of the First Amendment in the
early 20th century?
2. What does this cartoon say about the
implications of Espionage and Sedition
Acts?