somebody may be described as paranoid if they are unreasonably or excessively scared of something

a communist is a person who believes in sharing wealth equally

an anarchist is a person who believes that countries should not be ruled by organised governments

if a foreign person is legally forced to leave a country they have been deported

The Red Scare in 1920s America

History

This contextualises a study of the Great Depression

Pupils know that the USA was founded by European settlers

USA boom years: how did the 'boom' affect the American people?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

person who does not believe organised governments should run countries

person who believes in sharing wealth equally

period of time when workers refuse to work

Match each of the keywords with their correct definition.

Which country experienced a communist revolution in 1917?

Write the missing word. The {{}} Raids in 1919 and 1920 led to the arrest of 6000 suspected communists and anarchists.

During the trial of Niccola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in 1921, who described them as 'our enemy' and used racist terms against them?

many people suspected trade unions were associated with communism

trade unions offered no benefits for workers who joined them

trade unions were outlawed by the US government after 1920

Why did trade union membership decline after 1920?

the Palmer Raids revealed a genuine communist and anarchist threat of revolution

the Palmer Raids were mostly motivated by paranoia

he Palmer Raids did not take place on a large enough scale to be effectivet

The Palmer Raids uncovered four guns and no explosives. Based on this, which conclusion is most valid?

Which word is most appropriate to describe a person who is excessively and unreasonably scared of something?

Every individual in the USA became richer.

The USA experienced high levels of economic growth.

The USA was fighting in the First World War.

Why were the 1920s often called 'boom years' in the USA?

Write the missing word. Most immigrants arriving in the USA by 1919 came from eastern and {{}} Europe.

Write the missing word. Because many immigrants have historically moved to the USA, it has often been called the land of {{}}.

car ownership increased as more people afford cars

extra jobs and income generated in the construction industry

Starting with the earliest step, arrange the following developments to explain how car manufacturing developed in the USA during the 1920s economy.

The government did little to help businesses make profits.

The government removed regulations to help businesses make profits.

The government increased regulations to improve the treatment of workers. 

Which statement about the US government in the 1920s is most accurate?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Red Scare in 1920s America

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.