Ch23 Red Scare

-

What major labor strike occurred in 1919 involving coal miners?

The Coal Miners' Strike of 1919, led by the United Mine Workers under John Lewis.

Who was the mayor during the Boston Police Strike of 1919?

Mayor Andrew Peters.

What significant event took place on September 9, 1919, in Boston?

1,117 out of 1,544 police officers went on strike.

What was the Seattle 'General' Strike of 1919 primarily about?

It involved shipyard workers and was a major labor action in January 1919.

Who led the Steel Strike of 1919?

William Z. Foster, representing the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel & Tin Workers.

What was the average annual salary of a steel worker in 1919?

$1,400, which was below the US poverty level of $1,575.

What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War (1918-1920)?

The Bolshevik Red Army defeated the White Army, which received support from several countries, including the US.

What was the Domino Theory in the context of the Red Scare?

The belief that communism would spread to the United States, particularly due to immigration from Eastern and Southern Europe.

What was the impact of the Spanish Flu pandemic?

Infected 500 million people worldwide, resulting in approximately 50 million deaths, with a high mortality rate among those aged 15 to 30.

What were the five significant changes to American society due to the Red Scare?

1. Great Migration 2. Welfare Capitalism 3. Consumer Culture 4. Immigration Reform 5. Federal Highway Act of 1921.

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of many Southern Black people to Northern cities during the Red Scare.

What was the significance of the Federal Highway Act of 1921?

It allocated $75,000 to states for road improvements, as 90% of roads were still dirt.

What was the purpose of the Immigration Act of 1921?

To limit immigration from any country to 3% of that nation's nationals residing in the US in 1910.

What did the Immigration Act of 1924 further reduce?

It reduced the immigration limit to 2% based on the population from 1890 and banned all Asian immigration.

What scandal involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall?

The Teapot Dome Scandal, where Fall accepted bribes from oil companies.

What was the Veterans' Bureau Scandal of 1923 about?

Charles R. Forbes was found guilty of fraud related to the construction of VA hospitals after WWI.

What was the outcome of the 1924 presidential election?

Calvin Coolidge won with 328 electoral votes against 136 for the Democrats.

What major event did President Warren G. Harding die from in 1923?

He died on August 2, 1923, reportedly from a stroke.