Red Scare

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.