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The paranoid US government in the the 1900's went on a witch hunt to gather up all communist in country much like in Salem back in the 1600's. Debs being the chairman of the Communist Party of America was jailed solely for his political views. Debs was a political prisoner of the US government.
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What are facts about Eugene V Debs?
His five presidential campaigns were unsuccessful
What group led by eugene v debs openly opposed the war?
Socialists
What were Eugene Debs goals?
to get equal pay and higher wages for workers in the railroad idustry ( if this is for home work i dont think im 100% right)
Which American was prosecuted for speaking against US involvement in World War 1?
Eugene V. Debs
What reform was Eugene V Debs in?
Eugene V. Debs was a union organizer, leader of the Pullman Strike, member of the Socialist Party, a politician, and presidential candidate. Debs was a progressive and more of a moralist than an intellectual or traditional politician. He admitted that he had little patience with the various elements of socialism, especially those in Europe, and he was most comfortable in the company of ordinary working people.
How did the Espionage Act affect US elections?
The Espionage act forced Eugene V. Debs to run his presidential campaign jail
When was Eugene V. Debs born?
Eugene V. Debs was born on November 5, 1855.
How old is Eugene V. Debs?
Eugene V. Debs platform was that workers have the right to unionize. He was a Socialist, and ran for President in 1912. He earned 6% of the vote.
For what reason was eugene v. debs arrested during the pullman strike?
went to jail because of the socialist party
Who was a socialist candidate for US President 5 times?
1892, Socialist Labor Party: Simon Wing 1896, Socialist Labor Party: Charles Matchett 1900, Social Democratic Party: Eugene V. Debs 1904, 1908 & 1912, Socialist Party: Eugene V. Debs
Which candidate in the presidential election of 1912 ran mostly to widen then audience for socialist ideas?
Eugene V. Debs was the candidate in the presidential election of 1912 who ran mostly to widen the audience for Socialist ideas.
What is the web address of the Debs Eugene V Museum in Terre Haute Indiana?
The web address of the Debs Eugene V Museum is: http://www.eugenevdebs.com
How did the Sedition Act affect US elections?
The Sedition Act forced Eugene V. Debs to run his presidential campaign from jail,
How did Espionage Act affect U.S. elections?
the espionage Act forced Eugene V. Debs to run his presidential campaign from jail.
Who was the socialist candidate in the election of 1912?
In the 1928 US presidential election, Norman Thomas was nominated as the Socialist Party presidential candidate and Verne L. Reynolds was nominated as the Socialist Labor candidate. The main presidential candidates were Republican Herbert Hoover and Democrat Al Smith.
What is the phone number of the Debs Eugene V Museum in Terre Haute Indiana?
The phone number of the Debs Eugene V Museum is: 812-232-2163.
How old was Eugene V. Debs at death?
Eugene Sledge died on March 3, 2001 at the age of 77.
