The Sedition Act differed from the Espionage Act in that it .
A) led to the arrest and punishment of U.S. citizens
B) restricted civil liberties during the war
C) targeted anyone who spoke against the government
D) targeted German Americans and immigrants

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The Sedition Act specifically targeted speech and actions that were deemed as disloyal or abusive towards the U.S. government, its flag, or its military, effectively criminalizing dissent and criticism of the government. This was a broader scope compared to the Espionage Act, which was more focused on acts of espionage and sabotage.

The Sedition Act Differed from the Espionage Act in That