Socialism + dictator = Communism

Socialism- The government owns and controls all business

Communists believe the rich became rich because of the proletariat, or working class

Under Communism

Good of the many surpasses the rights of the individuals

Individual rights don’t exist

Everyone contributes and receives the same amount

There is no such thing as private property

Red Scare- 1919-1920- anti- communist panic that swept the US

Define- Nativism: Prejudice towards foreign-born people.

Attorney General- A. Mitchell Palmer

June 2, 1919- Bombs in 8 US cities

Palmer Raids- thousands arrested

Without warrant

No attorneys, no food, no water, heat water

No bathroom facilities

Labor unrest

Cost of living up, but wages went down

Labor associated with Bolshevik ideas

Boston Police Strike- Gov Calvin Coolidge-

There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time.

Political Cartoon- according to the cartoon the striking police man is helping criminals- True/False

Video Questions-

1. What was the primary concern of Americans during the Red Scare of the 1920s?

a. Economic prosperity

b. Anti-communism

c. Immigration policies

d. Environmental issues

2. Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?

a. Prominent political leaders

b. Victims of the Red Scare

c. Advocates for communism

d. Famous authors

3. What action did the US government take against suspected communists during the Red Scare?

a. They offered them citizenship

b. They oversaw raids and deportations

c. They created educational programs

d. They held public debates