Red Scare Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Why did US fear Communism
A
Russian Revolution 1917 presented outbreak of communism. Thought it went against US dream of capitalism and the persuit of wealth
2
Q
What were planted and who were suspected
A
A number of bombs between 1919-21. Immigrants were suspected of being anarchists and communists
3
Q
Who was also accused of being communists
A
Workers who were involved in strikes and trade unions
4
Q
Who were Sacco and Venzetti
A
Two Italian immigrants, who in 1920 found guilty of armed robbery and murder. 107 witnesses claimed they were else where at the time, 1925 actual murder came forward. Jury didn’t believe them as they were all Italian Immigranst
