THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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Question
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Sacco and Vanzetti were accused of
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embezzling millions of dollars
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trying to overthrow the U.S. government
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robbery and murder
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rape
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sacco and Vanzetti were charged with committing robbery and murder at the Slater and Morrill shoe factory in South Braintree. On the afternoon of April 15, 1920, payroll clerk Frederick Parmenter and security guard Alessandro Berardelli were shot to death and robbed of over $15, 000 in cash.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sacco and Vanzetti were tried and found guilty in July 1921. During the six years before they were executed, their names became known throughout the world. Protests were held in London, Paris, Milan, Berlin, and parts of South America and Asia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sacco and Vanzetti were electrocuted at Charlestown State Prison on August 23, 1927.
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