The first specific test of how far government can limit or punish speech occurred with the passage of the Espionage Act (1917) by Congress during World War I.

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The statement is true. The Espionage Act (1917) was the first specific test of how far government can limit or punish speech, as it restricted speech that was perceived to be detrimental to the war effort or critical of the government.

The First Specific Test of How Far Government Can Limit