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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Second Red Scare?

<p>Fear of communism and radical activities (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What preceded the Cold War?

<p>The First Red Scare (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What was a significant consequence of the Palmer Raids?

<p>The founding of the ACLU (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the context in which the ACLU was founded?

<p>In response to the Palmer Raids (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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