Why was the espionage act passed by congress?

The congress passed the espionage act due to the following reasons:

1. To prohibit having interference with the military operations, to ban the support of the U.S. enemies during war, and to promote the insubordination in the military.

2. It gave authority to the postal officials in the U.S. to prohibit mailing magazines and newspapers.

3. To make this law illegal to speak or write anything crucial of the involvement of America in the war.

4. It is a federal offense in order to use "profane, disloyal, abusive, or scurrilous language" about the government, Constitution, the US flag, and the American uniform.

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monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.  

plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.  

establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.  

determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.  

supervise activities of other forestry workers.

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