THE RACE ISSUE Flashcards
1
Q
KKK
A
- scopes monkey trial
- KKK bought state senators- e.g Indiana
- several states passed KKK laws
- emergency quota act- subtle influence as KKK popularly supported
2
Q
WW1
A
- end of ww1 and treaty go versailles- USA didnt want to join the league of nations
- emergency quota act
- national origins act- 3% of USA pop. allowed for each nationality
3
Q
IMMIGRATION
A
- quota act
- emergency quota act
- Coolidge’s address regarding closing American borders
- Palmer raids- european anarchists arrested
- sacco and vanzetti trial- mass media, created European hate
4
Q
AMERICAN IDENTITY
A
- espionage and sedition acts- prohibiting any disloyal speech against the govt
- 18th amm.
- sacco and vanzetti trial
- scopes monkey trial (WASP)