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
70K Americans were already socialists and had joined the American Communist Party by 1919
American people feared a takeover of US govt, especially since Anarchists were using bombing campaigns
Most Americans did not see a difference between the two groups

3. Palmer Raids
When several bombs mailed to govt agencies, Atty. General A. Mitchell Palmer begins raiding communists & anarchists
Palmer & his asst. J. Edgar Hoover jailed/deported thousands w/o trials and found no bombs or evidence of a revolution
What were some post-war economic problems?
Why are Palmer raids a dark chapter in US History?
What did Palmer claim he had?

4. Post War Racism
More racism against Af-Ams, as Caucasians resented that Af-Ams still have jobs and homes near them
1. Chicago: black swimmer killed, police fail to arrest culprit, riot breaks out, Ntl Guard called in
2. Rosewood, FL: white woman accuses black man of rape, whites attack town, blacks fight back, KKK burns down town

5. Immigrant Backlash: America for Americans
Due to red scare, anarchism, and isolationism anti-foreign sentiment sweeps nation, Nativists blame immigrants all problems
Sacco & Vanzetti case involved two Italian immigrants accused of robbery & murder (both men were alleged anarchists)
Despite having alibis and little evidence against them, the two are found guilty & executed
1921: Congress passes the Emergency Quota Act
Establishes maximum # of people by country that can enter US
KKK sees even more membership b/c nativist sentiment

6. Protecting Rights & Fighting Discrimination
Anti-Defamation League, 1913 (ADL)
Brought attention to discrimination against Jews in housing, employment & college admission
American Civil Liberties Union, 1920 (ACLU)
Fought to have those arrested under Sedition Acts & Palmer Raids freed from jail, continues to fight for citizens rights

7. Boston Police Strike 1919
Boston police ask for a raise, some fired for demanding more pay
Remaining officers go on strike
Mass Gov Calvin Coolidge sends in National Guard to end strike, says no strikes in public safety

8. Steel & Coal Strikes
Workers at US Steel want shorter hours, better pay, right to form union, management refuses to meet w/ workers
When workers strike, US Steel hires “scabs” to replace them, when scabs & workers clash, US Steel labels strikes as “Reds”
Fearing communist label, workers give in a return to work
John L. Lewis leads coal mine strike, govt orders them to return
Lewis able to gain sympathy from public, saying “we can’t fight the owners & the govt” but union membership decreases in 1920s