America 1920-1973Definitions

Key Terms

Part of Intolerance and Prejudice — GCSE History

This definitions covers Key Terms within Intolerance and Prejudice for GCSE History. Revise Intolerance and Prejudice in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 7 of 11 in this topic. Make sure you can use the exact wording confidently, because definition marks are often lost through vague language.

Topic position

Section 7 of 11

Practice

10 questions

Recall

12 flashcards

📖 Key Terms

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Practice Questions for Intolerance and Prejudice

Who led the government raids on suspected communists and radicals in 1919-1920 that resulted in over 6,000 arrests?

A. A. Mitchell Palmer
B. J. Edgar Hoover
C. President Woodrow Wilson
D. David Stephenson

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Describe two features of the Red Scare in America in 1919-1920.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

KKK membership by 1925?

4-6 million members

What caused the Red Scare?

Russian Revolution (1917), strikes, anarchist bombs — fear communism would spread

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