After World War 1 paranoia and cruelty swept across the United States during a period known as the Red Scare. The year 1919 had a large number of social conflicts including strikes, prohibition, women suffrage, and the Chicago race riot (2, 27). Anarchists set off bombs, targeting political officials. Objectors and those who spoke against the government were subject to attack. During this period of chaos, the United States government tried to minimize radicalism as best to their ability (2, 29). …showed first 75 words of 1603 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1603 total…Socialists, and other Communist organizations. Attorney General Palmer did not cause the Red Scare but proposed that a solution would be to deport any immigrants that were participating in socialistic groups. A large number of raids on radical organizations caused more uprisings. Although the government’s actions may have suppressed revolts, chaos and fear was spread across America. The Red Scare was a reaction by the American people to Congress’ attempts to halt radical uprising.