BELLWORKBELLWORK What was the Treaty of Versailles?What was the Treaty of Versailles? Why was Russia left out of this treaty?Why was Russia left out of this treaty? What is an What is an anarchist?anarchist? What were people’s views on What were people’s views on

immigrants at the time?immigrants at the time? THINKER: At this time in history, why THINKER: At this time in history, why

do you think it was so easy to blame do you think it was so easy to blame communists, anarchists, immigrants communists, anarchists, immigrants or radicals for America’s problems?or radicals for America’s problems?

The Red ScareThe Red Scare November 1917 – Communist November 1917 – Communist

government established in Russiagovernment established in Russia Civilians feared a communist Civilians feared a communist

revolution in America.revolution in America. Showed hatred for any foreigner Showed hatred for any foreigner Public officials, the media, and Public officials, the media, and

business leaders all contributed to business leaders all contributed to the Red Scare. the Red Scare.

Strikes and labor unrest also Strikes and labor unrest also contributed to internal fear. contributed to internal fear.

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The Palmer RaidsThe Palmer Raids A. Mitchell Palmer – Wilson’s attorney general & A. Mitchell Palmer – Wilson’s attorney general &

lawyerlawyer Positive that communists were trying to take Positive that communists were trying to take

over the world over the world After several terrorist attacks were linked to After several terrorist attacks were linked to

immigrants and anarchists, Palmer received immigrants and anarchists, Palmer received $500,000 from Congress to gather information $500,000 from Congress to gather information about radical activities.about radical activities.

In November 1919, Palmer staged raids on In November 1919, Palmer staged raids on unions, Russians, and anarchists.unions, Russians, and anarchists.

In the end more than 4,000 people were In the end more than 4,000 people were arrested without warrants and 556 were arrested without warrants and 556 were deported deported

Created fear in many AmericansCreated fear in many Americans

IWW Headquarters after Palmer IWW Headquarters after Palmer RaidRaid

Men arrested during Palmer Men arrested during Palmer Raids – waiting for deportationRaids – waiting for deportation

Sacco and VanzettiSacco and Vanzetti Two Italian Two Italian

immigrants and immigrants and anarchists accused anarchists accused of murder.of murder.

Extremely Extremely controversial court controversial court case during the Red case during the Red Scare.Scare.

Inconclusive Inconclusive evidenceevidence

Sentenced to death Sentenced to death by electric chair. by electric chair.

Sacco and VanzettiSacco and Vanzetti

Innocent or Guilty?

CLOSURECLOSURE What was the Red Scare?What was the Red Scare? Why do you think so many civilians and Why do you think so many civilians and

government officials were threatened by government officials were threatened by communism?communism?

What were the Palmer Raids?What were the Palmer Raids? Do you think the government should be Do you think the government should be

allowed to raid houses/businesses if they allowed to raid houses/businesses if they believe you are a threat to security?believe you are a threat to security?

Why was the court case of Sacco and Why was the court case of Sacco and Vanzetti so controversial?Vanzetti so controversial?

Reading: Sacco and Reading: Sacco and VanzettiVanzetti We are now going We are now going

to read more in-to read more in-depth about this depth about this court case and court case and the overall feeling the overall feeling in America at the in America at the time.time.

As we read, follow As we read, follow along and answer along and answer the questions on the questions on the worksheet.the worksheet.