Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the Red Scare of 1919-1921

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes the Red Scare of 1919-1921?

• A) The American public and press blamed labor conflict on the American Federation of Labor.
• B) The American Communist Party posed a direct threat to the stability of American society.
• C) The Socialist Party threatened to foment violent revolution.
• D) A series of 1919 bombings led Americans to associate radical political groups with violence.

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Definitions:

Reformers

Individuals or groups advocating for changes in social, political, or economic institutions to improve public welfare.

Legitimize

To make something legal, acceptable, or official, often through processes that grant it legitimacy or validity in the eyes of the law or public opinion.

Women's Reform Movement

A series of campaigns for legal, cultural, and political changes primarily aimed at improving women's rights and equality.

Split

A division or separation into distinct parts or factions, often resulting from disagreement or differing opinions.