Eugene V. Debs was convicted under the Espionage Act for
a. associating with known Communists.
b. praising individuals for failing to register for the draft.
c. printing and distributing anti-war leaflets.
d. publicly advocating socialism.
e. urging the forcible overthrow of the government.
ANS: B
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