Palmer Quiz: The Red Scare and Raids Practice Test

Study Notes

The main cause of the Red Scare in the United States was the fear of communist infiltration and revolution following the Russian Revolution of 1917.
The Palmer Raids contributed to the anti-communist sentiment by conducting mass arrests and deportations of suspected radicals, further fueling public fear and paranoia.

Prohibition led to a significant increase in organized crime, as criminal organizations profited from illegal bootlegging and speakeasies.

The introduction of the assembly line led to a significant boom in the automotive industry, revolutionizing manufacturing and increasing productivity.

The radio played a crucial role in American society during this period, providing entertainment, news, and cultural programming to a wide audience.
The Scopes Monkey Trial, which debated the teaching of evolution in schools, highlighted the tensions between traditionalism and modernism in American society.
The Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North contributed to the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and literary movement that celebrated African American identity and creativity.

Speakeasies, illegal bars and clubs, were known for their secretive nature, jazz music, and flaunting of Prohibition laws.

The factor that played a significant role in the Great Depression was the overproduction and underconsumption of goods, leading to widespread economic downturn.
President Hoover relied on rugged individualism and volunteerism during the early years of the Depression, leading to criticism that he was not doing enough to address the crisis.