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They were attacking all people on the left side of political views, trying to rid the u.s. of them. The attacks were also against the communists. Palmer thought that the u.s. governments was being plotted against by spies and agents of the communist party.

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What evidence was found that justified Palmer's strategy raids?

bomb platt and packages where found


The Palmer Raids a series of mass arrests of alleged radicals in 1919 and 1920 occurred because of?

The red scare


What resulted immigrants being forced to leave areas they settled in?

Bisbee deportation, Emma Goldman's deportation, Palmer raids.


What was the purpose of the plamer raids?

The Palmer Raids, conducted in the early 1920s under Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, aimed to suppress political radicalism and leftist movements in the United States, particularly those associated with anarchism and communism. Following a series of bombings, the raids targeted suspected radicals, resulting in thousands of arrests and deportations without proper legal procedures. The government sought to quell fears of a growing socialist threat, particularly in the context of the Red Scare after World War I. Ultimately, the raids highlighted tensions between civil liberties and national security during a period of social upheaval.


Did Palmer raids result in immigrants to leave areas they settled in?

Yes, the Palmer Raids, initiated in 1919 as part of the U.S. government's efforts to combat perceived radicalism and anarchism, led to widespread fear and repression among immigrant communities. Many immigrants, particularly those associated with leftist movements, faced arrests and deportations, prompting some to flee or abandon their neighborhoods to escape scrutiny. This created a chilling effect that altered the dynamics of immigrant settlement in various areas, as communities sought to distance themselves from the associated stigma and potential repercussions.

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In response to which event was the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) founded?

The Palmer Raids


What was A mitchell palmer looking for during the palmer raids?

dubia


What was A. Mitchell Palmer looking for during the Palmer Raids?

dubia


What name was given to the raids during the 1920's in which police arrested thousands of suspected radicals?

The raids were named the "Palmer Raids," after the U.S. Attorney General at the time, A. Mitchell Palmer. Conducted under the leadership of Palmer, these raids targeted individuals suspected of being involved in communist or anarchist activities during the Red Scare of the 1920s.


What were Palmer raids?

raids on groups who's operations took place in secret.


What was the purpose of th palmer raids?

to arrest people who were thought to be radicals


What could have been a positive outcome of the palmer raids?

A reduction in anarchy or any growth in radical networks would have been a positive outcome of the Palmer raids. A lot of the efforts carried out by the Palmer raids were written off and some liens were denounced.


What name was given to the raids during the 1920's in which police thousands of suspected radicals?

The raids were known as the "Palmer Raids," named after the U.S. Attorney General at the time, A. Mitchell Palmer. The raids targeted individuals suspected of being involved in radical or anarchist activities, with many being arrested and deported without due process.


In the Red Scare what were the raids called?

During the First Red Scare the raids on suspected political radicals were known as Palmer Raids, named after US Attorney General Alexander Palmer, who ordered the US Justice Department to conduct the raids.


Who was attorney general during the Red Scare?

Mitchel Palmer, who started the Palmer Raids.


Who was in charge of the Palmer raids?

A. Mitchell Palmer. Not quite sure what the A. stood for though... lol. :)


What were the palmer raids?

raids on groups who's operations took place in secret.