Unit 6 Day 1 (Red Scare) Quote: “The whole lot were about as dangerous as a flea on an elephant.” (US journalist) Focus Question(s): How did new ideas challenge traditional values in the 1920’s and create competing ideologies? What role did immigrants and minorities play in the changes of the 1920’s? Specified Content: Russian Revolution, Red Scare in US, Palmer Raids, Sacco and Vanzetti State Standards: Strand 1 Concept 7: PO 3 g.

Red Scare 1917: socialists took control of Russia and created the first communist state. This scared people in the U.S. who thought that similar revolutions would occur at home and throughout the world.

This caused a “Red Scare” where the U.S. government went after anyone believed to be a socialist, communist, or anarchist. Thousands of people’s civil rights will be violated.

April 1920, Massachusetts: Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti are arrested for the murder of a factory paymaster and his guard.

They were both Italian immigrants and anarchists. The two of them are found guilty and executed despite very little evidence.

Activity In a group of 2-3, read Bartolomeo Vanzetti’s Speech and answer the questions. Highlight or circle key phrases and words. For question 5, be prepared to explain your group’s answer to the class.