The Roaring 1920's Flashcards
What was the US’s stance on dealing with world problems after WWI?
The US exited WWI not wanting to deal with world problems, becoming isolationists for the next 20 years.
Why was the US angry after WWI?
The US was angry that Wilson’s 14 points were not accepted by the Allies.
What was the Red Scare?
The Red Scare was the fear of communism, leading the US to severely limit immigration from southern and Eastern Europe.
Why was the color red associated with the Red Scare?
Red is the color of communism.
What actions did anarchists (communists) take during the Red Scare?
Anarchists set off bombings in front of wealthy or government homes and shot veterans.
What happened during the Red Summer of 1919?
There were 3,000 strikes and many race riots in the north, making the government believe communists were behind it.
How did the Great Migration affect the labor market?
Black Americans became the new immigrants, willing to work no matter the price.
Why was Christian America scared of communism?
Communists are atheists, so Christian America was scared of a government with no freedom of religion.
What were the Palmer Raids?
US agents arrested 6,000 Americans and deported them to the USSR for communist beliefs, even if they were never from Russia.
How did business leaders respond to strikes caused by labor unions?
Business leaders created the American Plan, giving workers a big raise if they didn’t join unions. Union membership started to decline.
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti, and why were they executed?
Sacco and Vanzetti were two men accused of robbing an armored car and killing a bank guard. They were convicted more for their backgrounds—being draft dodgers, communists, and anarchists—than for the actual crime. There was no real evidence they committed the crime, but fear of communism influenced the jury.
What was the consequence of Sacco and Vanzetti’s execution?
Their execution led to the creation of the American Communist Party (ACP) from the socialists due to all the anger.
