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Ep 3 | How Woodrow Wilson Used WWI to Become a Dictator | The Beck Story

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Tensions and Abuses During World War I

This chapter explores the oppressive climate of World War I, discussing Woodrow Wilson's dictatorial regime, the actions of the American Protective League in spying and targeting Americans, the intense internment of German-Americans, and the widespread arrests of dissidents under the Espionage and Sedition Acts. It also delves into the historical events post-World War I, including the Black Tom Island explosion and the establishment of the Mixed Claims Commission, highlighting the dangers of surveillance and expert control in decision-making.

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