1920s America- The Red Scare Flashcards
In summary what was the red scare
The belief that immigrants would bring communism to America
Red-being the main colour of the communist flag
What evidence is there that the red scare actually happened
400,000 workers went on strike
There were race riots in 25 towns
Looters and thieves roamed the streets
What product of the red scare is believed to be untrue
The strikes-historians believe they were due to workers demanding better pay and working conditions
Why were businesses scared
They believed that their businesses would be replaced with communist organisations
What amplified the fear of communism
Many immigrants did have radical political beliefs
Anarchists published posters to overthrow the government
What impact did Palmer and his clerk Edgar Hoover have on the red scare
Hoover built up files on over 60,000 people and publicly revealed them as communist supporters
Palmer wanted to use the shade thrown at competitors to run for president
Why was palmer unsuccessful
Lois lost examined the files and found only 556 cases have any basis of truth
He predicted that the RED REVOLUTION would begin in may 1920-when it didn’t he was discredited
