04: Divisions In Society In the 1920s Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What was the 1st quota on immigrants?
A
1917, literacy test
2
Q
2nd quota on immigrants?
A
1921, 3% of 1910 census would be allowed in the country
3
Q
What was the last quota introduced in 1924?
A
Only 2% of 1890 census allowed in
4
Q
KKK: How did the Birth of a Nation movie impact the KKK?
A
- It glorifies the KKK
- By 1925, 4.5 million members which is a great increased
5
Q
Why did the KKK gain support?
A
- shown as the saviour of the white race as they also attacked alcoholics + gamblers
6
Q
What was the impact of KKK on African Americans
A
- 1919 - 1925, 300 African Americans lynched
- attacked MLK
7
Q
Why did KKK decline?
A
- after they found some members e.g. Grand Master Stevenson killed a women
8
Q
Why was Sacco + Vanzetti’s trial unfair?
A
- 107 witnesses for Sacco + Vanzetti, compared to the 60 against them
- Judge was anti-Communist
9
Q
Red Scare: What was the impact of the Palmer raids?
A
- 556 deported
- 4,000 - 6,000 communist arrested
10
Q
Rise in Strikes led to fear of revolutions in America
A
- 3600 strikes in 1919
