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The new chartering of the grants in Rhode Island began to grand religious freedom in the state
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Eighteen baptists were put in prison in Massachusetts for not paying congregational church taxes
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Jefferson completed a draft for religious freedom in Virginia. Later became famous.
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John Stuart Mill published an essay furthering the reasoning behind freedom of speech saying that the truth comes out when you can speak about it.
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General Burnside of the Union Army called for the suspension of the two newspapers being published because of disloyal comments.
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Lincoln orders two newspapers editors to be arrested upon writing false forged presidential proclamations
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U.S. Supreme Court determines that Patterson does not have the right to review conviction of a U.S. senator in his articles. He is then sent to subsequent punishment
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Congress passes an act that prohibits speaking criticism of the US Government. Denying freedom of speach
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Schenck falsely called "Fire" in a movie theater. He was prosecuted for it and sent to court. Denying freedom of speech
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Eugene V. Debs made speeches arguing against World War 1. Became a Supreme Court case
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Congress finally repeals the sedition acts giving almost complete freedom to say what you want.
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The Supreme Court makes the free excersise clause of the First Amendment applicable in the states.
