Why did the fear of communism and radical ideas during the 1920s lead to actions like the Palmer Raids and the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti? This document activity examines the background and impact of the first Red Scare of the 1920s. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.
Included in this resource:
Do Now - “European Anarchist” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
The Red Scare of the 1920s document analysis with scaffolding questions
Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Red Scare of the 1920s impact immigrants, labor unions, and civil liberties in the United States?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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