Red Scare
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When did the Red Scare occur?
In the roaring twenties when some left wing political parties started to gain influence, and as a result, the government became politically conservative
Which ideas did Harding (Republican) promote?
isolationism, nativism, and limited government
Why did Harding promote isolationism?
to become self-sufficient and retreat from other countries affairs
Why did Harding promote nativism?
to favour the existing dominant culture and reduce immigration
Why did Harding promote limited government?
to bring the government away from any connection with communism and let citizens act freely
What did Coolidge, the following President, promote?
He also promoted these ideas, adding even more economic policies reflecting laissez-faire capitalism
Which act did Coolidge pass to increase nativism?
Coolidge passed the Immigration Act in 1924 to further reduce immigration
What did McCarthy do?
He made lists of suspected communists, often fabricating evidence. This ruined many people’s lives and jobs.
