Which acts were enacted in the United States to limit opposition to World War I?

The correct answer is the Espionage and Sedition Acts, which were specifically enacted during World War I to curtail dissent and limit opposition to the war effort. The Espionage Act of 1917 made it a crime to interfere with military operations or recruitment, and it imposed penalties for mailing material deemed harmful to the war effort. The Sedition Act of 1918 further expanded this by criminalizing speech or writing that could be seen as disloyal or scurrilous against the United States government, the flag, or the military.

These acts reflect the government's response to fears about national security during a time of war, seeking to silence any voices that might oppose the war or undermine the morale of the nation. The effects were significant, leading to a number of arrests and convictions, illustrating the tension between national security and civil liberties.

The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, while similar in intent to suppress dissent, were enacted in a different historical context and time period, aimed primarily at immigrants and political opposition in the early days of the republic. The Patriot Acts are associated with post-9/11 security measures and do not relate to World War I at all. The Neutrality Acts were designed to keep the United States