Suppose it is the early 1900s and you are working with a close friend to spread the message about the values and benefits of socialism. You and your friend have been distributing pamphlets and holding private group discussions about joining the Socialist Party, but you are afraid of being arrested and prosecuted due to the recent ruling on which case?

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Schenck v. United States was a Supreme Court case in 1919 that limited the freedom of speech for Americans during wartime. The court ruled that speech that presents a "clear and present danger" to the government's efforts to war can be restricted. This ruling would have made it difficult for individuals promoting socialism during this time, as socialism was often associated with anti-patriotic sentiment.

Suppose It Is the Early 1900s and You Are Working