What does a “substantive” discussion post mean? It means each post you submit for all 12 units must be a minimum of two large paragraphs or approximately 250 words and must demonstrate a well-developed, reasoned, and reflective analysis that is written in an academic style. This means each post must include proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization (where appropriate) and may not include abbreviated texting-style language. You will be deducted points for not adhering to this standard.
Do not simply recite what you read. Reflect and analyze upon what you learned!
Read the short article on the Espionage and Sedition Acts: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/goldman-prelude-red-scare-espionage-and-sedition-acts/
Provide a substantive discussion post in the module 1, units 4/5 discussion forum that examines the following: Why it is essential for a specific series of rights, like the Bill of Rights, to protect the people from government abuse in a democratic society? How does the article on the Espionage and Sedition Acts demonstrate that the United States’ government sought to violate that right in restricting the 1st Amendment free speech rights of those opposed to U.S. involvement in World War I?