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| Why did Americans fear communism in the early 20th century? |
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| Some Americans were disturbed by the Russian Revolution. In 1917 the Bolsheviks set up a communist state in Russia. they wanted to overthrow capitalism around the world. many Americans feared this. there were also a series of anarchist bombings in 1919, which frightened Americans even more. |
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| 2. Describe the Red Scare. What were some major events? Who was involved? |
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| Government is going after the "Reds" and other radicals(anarchists and communists). A. Mitchell Palmer and J. Edgar are having people arrested on the suspicion of being communists or anarchists. They were released or deported. |
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| 3. Who were Sacco and Vanzetti? |
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| They were 2 Italian immigrants and anarchists. Accused of robbery and murder in Massachusetts. A biased judge and public opinion led t a guilty verdict. Also, Americans feared foreign radicals. |
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| 4. Why were workers striking, and who became popular because of their handling of it? |
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| Workers in the steel industry went on strike for higher wages. They were accused of being "Red Agitators" and 18 were killed. Also, police officers wanted to form a union. Coolidge increased his popularity by firing the whole department. |
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| 5. Who was Marcus Garvey? |
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| He was born to a poor Jamaican family, was a powerful leader, and opposed integration. He also supported a "Back to Africa" movement failed, and created the UNIA(Universal negro Improvement Association). |
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| 6. Explain why Warren Harding had such a trouble presidency. |
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| He promised normalcy, and hired his friend (the Ohio Gang) that took advantage of him, now known for the Teapot Dome Scandal. |
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| 7. Why did Americans support isolationism? |
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| They didn't want to be involved in world affairs, limiting our role in the rest of the world. |
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| 8. Why was the Kellogg-Briand pact significant, and who did it involve? |
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| It outlawed war, U.S. and 14 other nations. |
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| 9. How did technology reverse the recession the United States was in? |
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| The prices lowered and increased profits. Electricity also made cars cheaper and helped create mew devices. They also led to many new jobs productivity. |
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| 10. How did installment buying change consumer practices? |
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| Instead of buying something all at once, installment buying let consumers pay small, regular amounts over a period of time. This made buying more affordable |
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