1920s America Post WWI
What was the Red Scare: It was the fear of communism that spread following world war 1.
America began to fear communism after seeing Lenin and the Bolsheviks in the soviet union.
What was the American reaction to the Red Scare:
Labor unions embrace ideals of communism. Bombs were mailed to government officials. Palmer raids, in which suspected communists were arrested, occurred. American loyalty was questioned.
What did the Sacco and Venzetti Case show about America?:
It showed the fear that America had against immigrants as well as the desire to rid America of immigrants. The two men were declared guilty, even though they had strong alibis, because they were immigrants. This showed the discrimination against immigrants as a result of the red scare and the fear of outsiders.
What were the social reactions to the fear of Immigrants in American society
The Klu Klux Klan was very prominent during this period. They were made up of bigots who targeted anyone who was not white or native born. The movie The Birth of a Nation also showed the rise of the power of the media.
What was the Red Scare: It was the fear of communism that spread following world war 1.
America began to fear communism after seeing Lenin and the Bolsheviks in the soviet union.
What was the American reaction to the Red Scare:
Labor unions embrace ideals of communism. Bombs were mailed to government officials. Palmer raids, in which suspected communists were arrested, occurred. American loyalty was questioned.
What did the Sacco and Venzetti Case show about America?:
It showed the fear that America had against immigrants as well as the desire to rid America of immigrants. The two men were declared guilty, even though they had strong alibis, because they were immigrants. This showed the discrimination against immigrants as a result of the red scare and the fear of outsiders.
What were the social reactions to the fear of Immigrants in American society
The Klu Klux Klan was very prominent during this period. They were made up of bigots who targeted anyone who was not white or native born. The movie The Birth of a Nation also showed the rise of the power of the media.