The Red Scare of the 1920s
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What was a sign that there was still a fear of communism in the United States?

  • The establishment of the ACLU
  • The rise of the Soviet Union as a superpower
  • The end of the Cold War
  • The limitation of immigration from communist countries (correct)

    • What event led to the founding of the ACLU?

  • The Cold War
  • The Palmer Raids (correct)
  • The Second Red Scare
  • The First Red Scare

    • What was the main focus of the Cold War?

  • Fear of the Palmer Raids
  • Fear of radical activities
  • Fear of Soviet spies
  • Fear of communism (correct)

    • Who was responsible for stoking fear of communism during the Second Red Scare?

    <p>J.Edgar Hoover and Senator Joseph McCarthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Second Red Scare?

    <p>Fear of communism and radical activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the actions taken by J.Edgar Hoover and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Second Red Scare?

    <p>The arrests of numerous people, many of whom were innocent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the ACLU grow and fight for justice in various areas?

    <p>During the 1920s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What preceded the Cold War?

    <p>The First Red Scare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue with the Palmer Raids?

    <p>They were too brutal and ignored the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind limiting immigration from communist countries?

    <p>Fear of communist ideologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Palmer Raids?

    <p>The founding of the ACLU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War?

    <p>Ideological differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a significant role in stoking fear of communism during the Second Red Scare?

    <p>J.Edgar Hoover and Senator Joseph McCarthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of the ACLU during the 1920s?

    <p>Fighting for justice and civil liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of the Second Red Scare in the 1940s and 1950s?

    <p>Fear of Soviet spies and radical activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the actions taken by J.Edgar Hoover and Senator Joseph McCarthy?

    <p>Many innocent people were arrested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the context in which the ACLU was founded?

    <p>In response to the Palmer Raids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the time period in which the ACLU experienced growth and fought for justice?

    <p>Throughout the 1920s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relation between the First Red Scare and the Cold War?

    <p>The First Red Scare preceded the Cold War</p> Signup and view all the answers

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