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The Red Scare primarily involved the fear of communism and the perceived threat of socialist or radical leftist ideologies infiltrating American society and government. It targeted a broad range of individuals, including labor activists, immigrants, and political dissidents, particularly those associated with leftist movements. The fear was intensified by events such as the Russian Revolution and the rise of labor strikes in the U.S., leading to widespread suspicion and sometimes violent repression of perceived radicals. This culminated in the Palmer Raids of the early 1920s, where many were arrested without proper legal procedures.

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