Asked by
Mbalentle Futshane
on Dec 16, 2024
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Which of the following contributed to the Red Scare that followed the First World War?
A) A wave of postwar strikes
B) Protests on college campuses
C) The discovery of Communist agents within the government
D) The dramatic growth of the Communist Labor Party
Red Scare
A period of intense fear of communism and radical political ideologies in the United States, especially prominent after World War I and during the Cold War.
Postwar Strikes
Work stoppages and labor strikes that occur after the end of a war, often due to economic and social unrest.
Communist Agents
Individuals who secretly work on behalf of a communist government or organization to spread communism, gather intelligence, or influence the politics of other nations.
- Understand the influence of World War I on American society, particularly in terms of labor dynamics, migration patterns, and the status of women.
- Examine the post-war effects, including the rise of the Red Scare and the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of World War I on American society, particularly in terms of labor dynamics, migration patterns, and the status of women.
- Examine the post-war effects, including the rise of the Red Scare and the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution.