1920's
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11th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the main fear during the 1st Red Scare from 1919-1921?
Back
Fear of communists, anarchists, and foreigners
Answer explanation
During the 1st Red Scare (1919-1921), the main fear was of communists, anarchists, and foreigners, driven by the Russian Revolution and labor unrest, leading to widespread paranoia and government crackdowns.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What event in 1919 contributed to the fear of communism in America?
Back
The Red Scare
Answer explanation
The Red Scare in 1919 was a period of intense fear of communism in America, fueled by the Bolshevik Revolution and labor strikes, leading to widespread paranoia about communist influence in society.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Sacco & Vanzetti Trial was significant during the 1st Red Scare because it:
Back
highlighted the anti-immigrant sentiment and fear of radicalism in the US.
Answer explanation
The Sacco & Vanzetti Trial exemplified the anti-immigrant sentiment and fear of radicalism prevalent during the 1st Red Scare, as the defendants were Italian immigrants accused of being anarchists, reflecting societal tensions of the time.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Immigration Quota Acts of 1921 and 1924 were significant because they:
Back
restricted immigration from specific countries.
Answer explanation
The Immigration Quota Acts of 1921 and 1924 were significant because they restricted immigration from specific countries, establishing quotas that favored certain nationalities while limiting others.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What were some of the beliefs of the new Ku Klux Klan?
Back
White supremacy and nativism
Answer explanation
The new Ku Klux Klan promoted white supremacy and nativism, advocating for the superiority of the white race and opposing immigration and cultural diversity, which starkly contrasts with beliefs in racial equality and integration.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What amendment passed Prohibition and was implemented by Congress?
Back
18th Amendment
Answer explanation
The 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919, established Prohibition in the United States, making the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages illegal. This amendment was implemented by Congress.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Prohibition was difficult to enforce, leading to the rise of what illegal activities?
Back
Bootlegging and speakeasies
Answer explanation
Prohibition led to the illegal production and sale of alcohol, known as bootlegging, and the secret bars called speakeasies where people could drink. These activities thrived due to the difficulty of enforcement.
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