Question

What international crisis was a major factor in the "First Red Scare" in the United States in the early 20th century?
a. the Russian Revolution
b. the end of World War II
c. the Spanish American War
d. the construction of the Berlin Wall

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) the Russian Revolution.

The international crisis that was a major factor in the “First Red Scare” in the United States in the early 20th century was the Russian Revolution.

After World War two, people in the United States were afraid of the spreading of Communism in the American territory. An anti-Communism movement was created with the name of “First Red Scare”. And it’s correct to affirm that the international crisis that was a major factor in the “First Red Scare” in the United States in the early 20th century was the Russian Revolution. The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 established a Communist government, causing doubts and fear in America.

Answer 2

The Russian Revolution was the major factor behind the “First Red Scare” in United States.

Further Explanations:

The First Red Scare was the period marked by political. agitation and the alleged spread of Communism and anarchism in the American society. In the early 20th century the United States was under the extensive threat of bolshevism and anarchism. The Scare emerged due to the hyper-nationalism during First World War and Russian Revolution. The American authorities noticed the menace of the communist revolution in the form of organized labors, Boston Police strikes and the bombing campaign handled by anarchist groups. The authorities also noticed anti-immigration nativism among the Americans which could also lead to political and social instability.

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As a result of it, General Intelligence Division lead by J. Edgar Hoover was constituted to collect details about radicals in America. It investigated many organization through raids from November 1919, till January 1920 and interrogated thousands of arrestee activist. The First Red scare left its imprint in history as it was the reason behind the implementation of the Immigration Act of 1924.

 

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Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History  

Chapter: Russian Revolution

Keywords: First Red Scare, agitation, Communism, anarchism, American society, United States, bolshevism and anarchism, Russian Revolution, Boston Police strikes, anarchist,  

General Intelligence Division, J. Edgar, Hoover, Immigration Act of 1924.