The Palmer Raids Explained: US History Review

The video explores the Palmer Raids, a series of government actions against suspected radicals in the U.S. from 1919 to 1920. It discusses the context of nativism and xenophobia, labor strikes, and anarchist movements. A. Mitchell Palmer, the Attorney General, led these raids with the help of J. Edgar Hoover, resulting in thousands of arrests and deportations. The raids faced criticism for violating civil rights, leading to the formation of the ACLU. The video also covers the broader impact of the Red Scare, including immigration restrictions and the case of Sacco and Vanzetti.

What event in 1917 heightened fears of a communist uprising in the United States?

• The Boston Police Strike

• The Russian Bolshevik Revolution

• The Seattle General Strike

• The Wall Street Bombing

Who was Luigi Galiani and what was his role in the events leading to the Palmer Raids?

• A government official supporting immigration laws

• An Italian anarchist involved in bombings

• A labor union leader advocating for workers' rights

• A journalist reporting on the Red Scare

What strategy did A. Mitchell Palmer use to conduct mass arrests during the Palmer Raids?

• Using criminal law statutes from the Civil War

• Negotiating with anarchist groups

• Employing immigration laws to deport individuals

• Forming alliances with labor unions

What was the immediate effect of the Boston Police Strike in 1919?

• Successful unionization of police departments

• Decreased government intervention in strikes

• Public backlash against labor movements

• Increased support for labor unions

Which organization raised concerns about the legality of the Palmer Raids?

• The American Federation of Labor

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

• The Department of Justice

• The American Civil Liberties Union

What was a significant outcome of the Red Scare in the 1920s?

• Increased immigration from Europe

• The rise of the ACLU

• The end of labor strikes

• The decline of nativism

What was the impact of Palmer's failed prediction of a May Day uprising?

• It resulted in increased public support

• It damaged his presidential aspirations

• It led to his resignation

• It strengthened his political career