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In the 1920s, communists and anarchists were targeted due to rising fears of radicalism and social upheaval, particularly in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution of 1917. The U.S. government, alongside many others, viewed these groups as threats to national security and capitalist structures. This led to events like the Red Scare, where widespread paranoia about communist infiltration resulted in aggressive crackdowns, deportations, and violations of civil liberties. Additionally, labor strikes and social movements were often associated with these ideologies, further fueling public and governmental apprehension.

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What was the purpose of th palmer raids?

to arrest people who were thought to be radicals


Who was the target of the palmer raids?

socialists, communists, and anarchists


Who was the main target of palmer raids?

socialists, communists, and anarchists


What has the author Daniil I Novomirskii written?

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The first red scare began in 1917 and lasted until about 1920. It was cause by a fear of anarchists and?

communists


What factors contributed to the Red Scare of the 1920s?

The labor strikes during the 20s, especially the Boston Police Strike of 1919, frightened Americans. It was feared that the strikes were being controlled by communist or socialist agitators or anarchists. There was also fear of immigrants during this time period. The Russian Revolution, the violence associated with it, and the take over of Russia by the Communists also added to the fear in American society. Many Americans believed that most immigrants were anarchists, communists, or worse, attempting to bring down the government and values that were the United States. The result of the Red Scare was the Palmer Raids ordered by Wilson's Attorney-General, A. Mitchel Palmer. He ordered the round up of immigrants and known anarchists and suspected communists and socialists and had them deported. Many were innocent immigrants caught up in the fear.


What has the author Martha Watson written?

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Who did Mitchell Palmer tend to go after with his infamous raids?

Foreign-born people he considered radicals, especially anarchists and communists


Who were the Palmer Raids of 1919 conducted against?

The Palmer Raids of 1919 targeted radical left-wing people, especially proponents of anarchy. Immigrants, particularly those from Germany and Ireland, were also singled out during these raids, often because of their radical beliefs.


How did the justice department under Mitchell palmer respond to this fear?

Palmer appointed Hoover as his special assistant, Hoover began to hunt down communists, socialists, and anarchists. The Palmer Raids (what was called when he sent Hoover to hunt the communists, socialists, and anarchists down) failed and Americans began to say that Palmer had no idea what he was talking about. -Goosinater


How did the justice department under A. Mitchell palmer respond to this fear?

Palmer appointed Hoover as his special assistant, Hoover began to hunt down communists, socialists, and anarchists. The Palmer Raids (what was called when he sent Hoover to hunt the communists, socialists, and anarchists down) failed and Americans began to say that Palmer had no idea what he was talking about. -Goosinater


Why were many Americans afraid of foreigners and people of different races?

Many Americans were afraid of foreigners and people of different races because of communists and anarchists.