Freedom of Speech and the War Answers

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Which of these factors led to the Palmer Raids?Check all that apply.

A
real evidence of a communist plot
B
fear of communists, socialists, and anarchists
C
anti-immigrant feelings
D
laws against espionage and sedition
E
fear because of bombings and violence
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Which of the following groups did the Klan target? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
people who supported equal rights
B
women and children
C
African Americans
D
business owners
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What event inspired the revival of the Ku Klux Klan?

A
the ruling in the Plessy v. Ferguson case
B
the release of the film The Birth of a Nation
C
the passage of new civil rights legislation in 1915
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What was different about the revival of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

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The revival of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s was different because it expanded its targets beyond African Americans to include Jews, Catholics, and immigrants. It presented itself as a patriotic organization that supported religious fundamentalism and '100% Americanism.' Additionally, it attacked urban intellectuals and the social trends of the time, such as bootlegging and movies, while continuing to advocate for white supremacy.

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Select from the choices below:

A
Members were typically poor, rural farmers.
B
Members were typically upper-middle- class professionals.
C
Membership spanned all economic and social classes.
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A
Increased exposure of the Klan's violence and internal conflicts
B
The rise of other political organizations competing for influence
C
A national law banning the organization
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What was Churchill asking the United States to do?

A
Send troops to Great Britain
B
Send diplomats to Great Britain
C
Send weapons to Great Britain
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Which statement most closely matches your own opinion?

A
People were right to blame Hoover because he raised the tariff.
B
People were right to blame Hoover because he refused to make direct unemployment payments.
C
People were wrong to blame Hoover because he did make efforts to improve the situation.
D
People were wrong to blame Hoover because some of his programs, such as the RFC, needed more time to work.
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Which statements about the early years of World War II are correct? Check all that apply.

A
Germany started World War II when it invaded Poland in 1939.
B
In the Battle of Britain, Germany used bombs to attack Great Britain.
C
German troops were stopped by Allied forces before they could reach and occupy Paris.
D
In the early stages of World War II, Germany demonstrated immense military power.
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Which of these ideas did you include in your response? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The Klan targeted non-blacks, including Jews, Catholics, and immigrants.
B
The Klan promoted patriotism and fundamentalism.
C
The Klan advocated white supremacy.
D
The Klan attacked the elite, urbanites, and intellectuals.
E
The Klan denounced the social trends of the era, like bootlegging and movies.
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In the 1920s, how many Klan members were there in the United States?

A
up to 100,000
B
less than 200,000
C
less than 2 million
D
up to 8 million

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