Red Scare in the 1920s Flashcards
What was the first Red Scare?
Americans became worried about the new immigrants, particularly those from eastern Europe after WW1.
Who were people afraid of in the first Red Scare?
❖Communists
❖Anarchists
❖People with extreme left-wing ideas
In April 1919, how many bombs were mailed to the homes of important politicians and business men by Italian Anarchist Galleani leading to the fear of the Red Scare?
40
Which prominent businessman was bombed in this 1919 USA Anarchist bombing?
Rockerfeller
In June 1919, how many cities were bombed by the Galleanisti?
8
Who led the 1919 United States anarchist bombings and what were his followers called?
Italian Anarchist Luigi Galleani
Galleanisti
Who was Alexander Palmer in the first Red Scare?
- Attorney General
- Who was a victim of both April and June Galleanisti bombings
- His house was damaged by a suicide bomber in June 1919, whilst him and his wife were still inside.
- A communist newspaper was found next to the body
- He reacted by trying to get rid of the radical political threat of communism
What did Palmer set up to spy on and raid radical groups?
General Intelligence Board
In how many cities did raids take place on 2nd January, 1920 and how many were arrested?
33 cities and a around 6000 suspected communist
Who led the General Intelligence Board?
J Edgar Hoover
What did the General Intelligence become?
Federal Bureau of Investigation - the FBI
How many people were deported because Palmer Raids?
Around 600
