1. Analyze the Primary Source
“Like prairie-fire, the blaze of revolution was sweeping over every American institution of law and order a year ago. It was eating its way into the homes of the American workmen…leaping into the belfry of the school bell, crawling into the sacred corners of American homes…burning up the foundations of society.”
-From “The Case Against the ‘Reds’,” Forum, 1920
What is the source implying?

2. Impact of the War
Chapter 7 Lesson 4

3. As the war ends…
We won overseas, but America begins to struggle after the war
Selective Service Act drafted (forced) men to serve – now they are home
There were 3 major sources of turmoil
1) The Economy
2) Racial Unrest
3) The Red Scare

4. The Treaty of Versailles
Goals of the British and French
Punish Germany
Make sure Germany would never again be a threat
Goals of the United States
Promote self determination
People choosing their own governments
Creation of the League of Nations

5. How was post-war Economy Affected?
Govt not in control of the economy anymore.
People want goods that had been rationed – Companies want to raise prices.
Inflation increased the cost of living
BUT - Factories laid off workers b/c govt not ordering supplies anymore

6. Inflation Led to Strikes by the Workers
General Strikes occurred where a whole community would band together
Police in Boston went on Strike – widespread panic ensued, riots
Steel Strike – 350,000 workers – US Steel refused to compromise
Carnegie blames strike on “foreigners” & “Communist labor unions”

9. Racial Tensions following WWI
African Americans had migrated north to work in factories during war & served in segregated units during the war
Blacks wanted to be treated equally BUT….
Blamed for taking white jobs
Frustration + racism = violence
1919 – 25 Race riots throughout America
White mobs attack first, AA respond

10. Turn and talk – What do you see?

11. What was the Red Scare?
Idea that Communists were trying to take over America
Since 1800s Americans accused foreigners of bringing socialist and communist ideas to America
Russian Revolution fueled the idea that the “Reds” were trying to take over America

12. Turn and Talk In your groups: OOPS the cartoon! O- Observations
O- Outside info
P – Perspective / Bias
S – Write a statement about what you think the cartoon means

13. What were the Palmer Raids?
A bomb blows up at Attorney general A. Mitchell Palmer’s home
In response govt begins a series of raids, aimed at “communist sympathizers”
Groups like IWW (Eugene Debs) and other labor unions are targeted

14. What were the result of the Palmer Raid?
Creation of the FBI to investigate crimes
Americans began to support deportation without a trial
American’s began to give up their civil liberties / rights in exchange for “protection”

16. Exit Ticket and Exercise (afterwards)
1) Do you think Palmer’s actions were justified? Could there be a modern situation where you think it would be justified?
Warren Harding won the 1920 election promising “a return to normalcy”
2. Based on this lesson do you think this was a solid platform to run on? Why do you think it might have been so effective?

17. Word Web Activity Draw this out and add evidence and key words that connect to the outer concepts
New Forms of Warfare
Causes of War In Europe
Militarism
US in WWI
Reasons for US Intervention
Conclusions / Peace treaties
Home Front
Fighting the War