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America Struggles with Post War Issues

Explore how post-World War I America faced civil liberty challenges such as the Red Scare, immigrant backlash, and racially charged tensions, leading to strikes, riots, and controversial cases like Sacco & Vanzetti. Discover the impact on society and the rise of organizations like the ADL and ACLU.

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America Struggles with Post War Issues

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  1. America Struggles with Post War Issues How are civil liberties attacked in the post-war era?

  2. Red Scare Widens • Communism in Russia causes a panic in US since Communists (aka Reds) called for a worldwide communist revolution • Due to Anarchist bombing campaigns, many Americans were fearful & did not see a difference between the two groups

  3. Palmer Raids • Atty. Gen Mitchell Palmer claims to have evidence of a massive communist bombing campaign to overthrow govt. • Palmer & his asst. J. Edgar Hoover jailed/deported thousands w/o trials but no bombs or evidence of a revolution are found

  4. 1. Boston police strike for more pay Post War Strikes • Mass Gov Calvin Coolidge states can’t strike – public safety 2. US Steel Workers strike for more pay • US Steel labels strikers “communist agitators” – strike ends 3. Coal Miners led by John L. Lewis strike for pay/work conditions • Lewis able to gain sympathy from public, saying “we can’t fight the owners & the govt” – but overall unions down in 20s

  5. Post War Racism • Black/White tensions rise in cities, competition for jobs & housing 1. Chicago: black swimmer killed, police fail to arrest culprit, riot breaks out, Ntl Guard called in Discuss: What happened on the beach, how did police react & what were results of Chicago riots?? 2. Rosewood, FL: white woman accuses black man of rape, whites attack town, blacks fight back, KKK burns down town

  6. KKK sees even more membership b/c nativist sentiment 1921: Congress passes the Emergency Quota Act • Red scare, anarchism, and isolationism increase nativism & anti-foreign sentiment in the US Immigrant Backlash • Sacco & Vanzetti case involved two Italian immigrants accused of robbery & murder (both men were alleged anarchists) • Both found guilty & executed despite no eye-witnesses & both men having alibis • Establishes maximum # of people by country that can enter US

  7. Protecting Rights As a result of Palmer Raids, Red Scare & Nativism two organizations form to help w/ civil rights ADL: Fights discrimination for Jews & other immigrants ACLU: Fought to have those arrested under Sedition Acts & Palmer Raids freed from jail

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