What crime was eugene debs accused of committing in 1918?
a. he distributed leaflets urging a speedy end to world war i.
b. he gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.
c. he refused to register for the draft when he turned 18.
d. he sent arms and money to america’s enemies in world war i.

He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.

Further Explanations :

Eugene Victo Debs was an American Political and Social activist born on 5th  November 1855. He was the founding member of the Industrial Workers of the world and sustained to be five times contestant of the Socialist Party of America for the Presidential post. He is best cited for his social reforms through his presidential candidacies. Eugene also led to the foundation of the Social Democratic Party of America in 1897, Socialist Party of America in 1901, and Social Democracy of America in 1897.

Eugene was also an influential orator and is marked in history for his speech criticizing the participation of Americans in the First World war. As a consequence of his speech, he was arrested in 1918 under the conviction of the Sedation act of 1918 and was sentenced imprisonment of ten years. Later his sentence was attenuated by President Warren  G. Harding in December 1921. Eugene died in the year 1926 after long-suffering from Warren  G. Harding cardiovascular problems that he had developed during the time of imprisonment. He is still quoted as an inspiration by many politicians.

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Answer Details

Grade – High School

Subject – Economy

Chapter – Abolition movement

Keywords:

Eugene Victo Debs, Social activist, the Industrial Workersof the world, Socialist Party of America, Presidential, Social Democratic Party, Socialist Party of America, Social Democracy of America, Warren  G. Harding

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