Which statement best describes why the city of jerusalem was such a contested territory in the 20th century

Well, you did not provide the answer choices but hopefully this answer helps you. The reason why Jerusalem has been such a contested territory is because so many religions have tried to claim Jerusalem as their own holy city. They have fought for control of the city throughout the ages. Such religions include Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Roman Catholicism, and more.

Both Jews and Muslims considered it to be their Holy city

- "schenck v. united states, case in which the u.s. supreme court ruled on march 3, 1919, that the freedom of speech protection afforded in the u.s. constitution's first amendment could be restricted if the words spoken or printed represented to society a “clear and present danger.” "

- speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.

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