6-4 The War's Impact

What was the Red Scare?

• A) A health problem after the war

• B) Fear of a flu outbreak

• C) Fear of communism spreading in the U.S.

• D) A new holiday

Why were Americans afraid of communism after WWI?

• They thought it would stop the war

• Communists wanted to take away private property

• Communists helped the U.S. win

• It was popular with the rich

What were the Palmer Raids?

• Attacks on banks

• Arrests and searches of people suspected of being radicals

• Protests about taxes

• Marches for women’s rights

What happened to many people during the Palmer Raids?

• They were sent to Europe

• They were given jobs

• They were arrested without evidence and some were deported

• They joined the army

After WWI, the U.S. economy experienced which of the following?

• A period of economic growth and prosperity

• A long-lasting depression

• Immediate economic collapse

• Total government control of industry

What did many soldiers find when they came home?

• Lots of job openings

• Their homes were destroyed

• Few jobs and rising tensions

• A new president from Europe

What caused strikes after the war?

• Workers wanted better pay and conditions

• Factories were closing

• The war wasn’t over

• Businesses wanted more workers

What increased between Black and white Americans after WWI?

• School openings

• Political partnerships

• Racial tensions and violence

• Shared holidays

What is isolationism?

• A) A new way to grow food

• B) Staying out of world affairs

Why did many Americans support isolationism after the war?

• They wanted more taxes

• They were tired of fighting and foreign problems

• They didn’t trust the U.S. military

• They wanted to travel more