Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - The Red Scare

The transcript discusses the fear of foreigners in the U.S. due to the global rise of communism, known as the Red Scare. It highlights the actions of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, who arrested thousands of alleged radicals. The case of Sacco and Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants accused of murder, is also covered, emphasizing the public outcry over their trial and execution, which many believed was influenced by their political beliefs.

How did the American public react to the verdict of Sacco and Vanzetti?

What were the implications of the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti for American society?