THE RACE ISSUE

Question 1

KKK

Answer 1

1. scopes monkey trial
2. KKK bought state senators- e.g Indiana
3. several states passed KKK laws
4. emergency quota act- subtle influence as KKK popularly supported

Question 2

WW1

Answer 2

1. end of ww1 and treaty go versailles- USA didnt want to join the league of nations
2. emergency quota act
3. national origins act- 3% of USA pop. allowed for each nationality

Question 3

IMMIGRATION

Answer 3

1. quota act
2. emergency quota act
3. Coolidge’s address regarding closing American borders
4. Palmer raids- european anarchists arrested
5. sacco and vanzetti trial- mass media, created European hate

Question 4

AMERICAN IDENTITY

Answer 4

1. espionage and sedition acts- prohibiting any disloyal speech against the govt
2. 18th amm.
3. sacco and vanzetti trial
4. scopes monkey trial (WASP)