1920’s America struggles with postwar adjustments
Following the aftermath of W.W. I , the United States sought a “Return to Normalcy”. Events such as W.W.I, the Russian
Revolution and a worldwide recession left many Americans hoping for a return to pre-war society. However, the U.S. had
serious political, economic and social issues to contend with. For each of the following categories, describe the event and
what impact it had on the U.S.
Event
Postwar Economic Recession and
Labor Unrest
Effect
-Seattle general strike
-Boston Police Strike
-Decrease in union membership
Russian Revolution and the Red
Scare
-Red Scare
-Palmer Raids
Nativism and discrimination
Sacco & Vanzetti
KKK
ACLU
Anti-Defamation League
Please Do Now: Explain how you believe postwar tension and problems will challenge America’s founding ideals.
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