The 1st Red Scare

SS.912.A.5.2
Explain the causes of the public reaction (Sacco and Vanzetti, labor, racial unrest) associated with the Red Scare

​Red Scare occurred after World War I, primarily in the early 1920s, and was fueled by concerns about the spread of communism following the Russian Revolution of 1917.

Multiple Choice

What was the Red Scare?

• A period of anti-communist hysteria in the United States during the early 20th century
• A celebration of the color red in American history
• A movement to promote communism in the United States
• A period of economic prosperity in the United States during the early 20th century

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Palmer Raids?

• A series of raids to capture suspected radical leftist or communist

• A celebration of cultural diversity
• A diplomatic negotiation between countries
• A peaceful protest against government policies

​The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti showcased discrimination towards immigrant in 1920s

​Sacco and Vanzetti

Multiple Select

What contributed to the rise of Nativism? Choose all that apply

• The Red Scare

• Anarchist Bombings

• Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti

• Dislike of foreigners

Open Ended

What is the picture depicting ?