USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

AMERICAN ECONOMY IN THE 1920S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Many Americans feared Communists because
A
they refused to join the League of Nations nor sign the Treaty of Versailles.
B
they promoted a system hostile to American democracy.
C
they overthrew the Russian czar/dictator.
D
they provided food, clothing, and shelter.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Second Red Scare, which occurred immediately after World War II, was preoccupied with the perception that national or foreign communists were infiltrating or subverting American society and the federal government. The name refers to the red flag as a common symbol of communism.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are three ways that U.S. reacted to fear of communism at home? Truman set up Loyalty Review Board to investigate over 3 million. Congress set up HUAC to look for Communists. Hollywood created list of 500 people and refused to hire people on black list.

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