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Why was Victoria arrested on obscenity charges during her presidential campaign?
For using foul language during her speeches
For writing about an adulterous affair
For public nudity
For inciting violence
Answer
Victoria Woodhull was arrested on obscenity charges during her presidential campaign for writing about an adulterous affair. She published a pamphlet titled "The Woodhull and Claflin Weekly," which included articles about her relationship with a married man. The pamphlet was considered to be obscene by many people, and Woodhull was arrested and charged with distributing obscene material.
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