What Influenced The Political Landscape? Flashcards
1
Q
When was the first Red Scare?
A
1919 - 20
2
Q
Why did most Americans fear communist ideas?
A
Communists believe governments should organise the equal distribution of wealth, whereas many Americans considered an unregulated economic system essential to the American dream because it gave the poorest the opportunity to work their way to the top
3
Q
How did the events of 1919 intensify communist fears?
A
- 3,600 strikes in which around 1/5 of American workers participated.
4
Q
CPUSA & CLP
A
- Communist of America
- Communist Labour Party of America
5
Q
What occured on 21 January 1919?
A
35,000 shipyard workers went on strike in Seattle
