What was the result of the Schenck decision? A) It made striking against war industries illegal. B) It stated that First Amendment rights do not apply in wartime. C) It asserted the constitutionality of the draft. D) It declared that the government must raise money for the war.

The result of the Schenck decision was that it stated that First Amendment rights do not apply in wartime. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope that this is the answer you were looking for and it has come to your help.

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emilyadalex emilyadalex · Answer 2 · 2019-01-10T16:44:58+01:00

B) It stated that First Amendment rights do not apply in wartime.

The Schenck decision resulted from the Schenck v. United States case (1919).

During World War I, Charles Schenck, general secretary of the U.S. Socialist Party, distributed leaflets opposing the implementation of a military draft since it violated the 13th Amendment prohibition against involuntary servitude, and urged people to disobey the draft, through peaceful action.

Schenck was charged with violating the Espionage Act of 1917 by attempting to cause insubordination in the military and to disrupt the recruitment process.

Before the Supreme Court, Schenck alleged that the Espionage Act actually violated the First Amendment, an amendment that guaranteed freedom of speech and of the press.

Nevertheless, the Court ruled that the First Amendment didn't protect freedom of speech during war times, especially if the speech represents a clear and present danger toward the war efforts.