This lesson plan is simple, but takes students through a brief introduction into the red scare of the 20s. Activities what will you and your students do during the lesson to promote learning. People becoming more independent, especially women. Go through the secondary source readings and primary source images related to the red scare of 1919 1920 to complete the questions on the chart. The red scare technically the second red scare, the first occurred during and after wwi was a period following wwii when americans were greatly concerned about the threat of communism. I think it would be a great exercise at the college level with my 19yearolds especially since they feel younger to me than my previous classes. The red scare and the treatment of immigrants were topics of great debate during 1920s. Find red scare lesson plans and teaching resources. Powerpoint accompaniment for carolina k12s joe mccarthy.
The us was in the beginning of the cold war with the ussr, and there was a fear that communist spies would leak details about the atomic bomb, leading to a. This lesson includes primary sources from two opposing groups during the period. Published in mainstream newspapers, they reflect the postwar anxiety fueled by anarchist bombings, nationwide labor strikes, radical activists, communists in. Uses a clip from an episode of south park called osama bin laden has farty pants, season 5, episode 9. Suggested terms to look for include diary, diaries, letters, papers, documents, documentary or correspondence. During the late 1920s through the 1930s, anticommunism in the u. Red scare simulation this is a great lesson that i use with my us history class. Identify discriminatory methods used to restrict immigration during the 1920s. In this lesson, students explore the causes of the palmer raids by comparing seven historical sources, including newspaper articles, writings from a. The palmer raids and civil liberties 19171921 cover please see notes on the pdf, page 8. An ideological war which prompted mass paranoia and caused, among many other things, what would be known as the red scare, which began in 1919 and ended in 1921. Fast fact sheet fast, fun facts and frequently asked questions faqs about the red scare what was the red scare. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions.
It is obvious that the red scare was a product of world war i and the antiliberalism that ensued on the home front. To gain research skills, such as evaluation of sources and thesis writing, develop knowledge about the 1920s, as well as develop creativity skills. Roaring 20s chapter 10 assignments and resources after the great war ended in 1918 and the suffering of the depression of 1919 was coming to an end, americans were determined to begin enjoying. How did the policies of the united states regarding the red scare and immigration restrictions. Home history lesson plans the opper project lesson plans the red scare.
World war i, which led many to embrace strong nationalistic and antiimmigrant. Apr 14, 2020 suggested terms to look for include diary, diaries, letters, papers, documents, documentary or correspondence. Learning goals and lesson objectives learning goal lesson objectives lg 1 lo 1a swbat analyze the economic, political, social, and racial tensions of the postwar period lo 1b swbat explain the role of communism and american reaction to communism played in american politics during the 1920s. Youll be tested on subjects such as the aftermath of world war l. This lesson examines the issues of the scopes trial, a case challenging a law that prohibited the teaching of evolution in schools. Nov 04, 2015 in this episode of history brief, the red scare of the 1920s is explained. The handout includes 3 political cartoons from the. As world war ii was ending, a feardriven movement known as the second. During world war one and in the runup to the 1920 presidential election, political leaders were.
The red scare technically ended in 1920, but in many ways the 1920s continued to be a time of intolerance. Combine these these terms with the event or person you are researching. This can be used for the 1950s no problem after the 2nd slide on the 1920 s ppt i go over the red scare and how amer. Harding calvin coolidge teapot dome scandal kelloggbriand pact model t moving assembly line herbert hoover lesson 2 flappers red scare twentyfirst amendment fundamentalism scopes trial great migration marcus garvey lesson 3 talkie jazz age harlem renaissance langston hughes lost generation expatriates georgia okeeffe. Are you looking for of novel you are the best wife pdf, word document or powerpoint file formats free of charge. Major fear of communist revolutions in the united states are experienced, and sacco and vanzetti anarchist immigrants. The national origins act of 1924 also called the 1924 johnsonreed act excluded from immigration chinese, japanese, indians, and other asians on grounds that they were racially ineligible for naturalized citizenship, declared in the 1920s by the supreme court. Collected commentary on the red scare, 19181931 pdf. As this will be a new unit, students will be given 30 minutes to research and find a topic from this. The red scare was the antiradical hysteria and fear that anarchists, socialists and communists, dubbed reds or bolshies were conspiring to start a workers revolution in the united states of america.
Arts and humanities us history rise to world power 18901945 1920s america. Minnesota archive editions uses digital technology to make longunavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original university of minnesota press editions. Source analysis a what was going on in the world at the time that stoked fears in america. An unchanged version in pdf format of the printed book.
Using historical developments that are part of the indicator, students will create a threedimensional graphic organizer which identifies and analyzes the significance of each development. The fervor to define red and american led to a brief but traumatic period after world war onethe red scare. The palmer raids and civil liberties unit introduction for teachers lesson introduction for teachers teachers guide the red scare that followed in the wake of americas 1918 victory in europe is not nearly as wellremembered as the cold. By 1920, they have gained the right to vote 19th amendment. The red scare in the 1920 america may be famed for its jazz age and prohibition during the 1920 s, and for its economic strength before the wall street crash, but a darker side existed. Unit 7 world war i and the 1920s georgia standards. By 1920, the red scare was dying down, and by 1921 it was virtually dead. Feb 02, 2010 2 responses to start your own red scare. The red scare in the 1920 america may be famed for its jazz age and prohibition during the 1920s, and for its economic strength before the wall street crash, but a darker side existed. Learning goals and lesson objectives learning goal lesson objectives lg 1 lo 1a swbat analyze the economic, political, social, and racial tensions of the postwar period. The palmer raids and civil liberties 3 united states history19171921 red scare.
Few periods in american history have been so dramatic, so fraught with mystery, or so bristling with fear and. This lesson introduces students to the social, economic and political developments of the 1920s. Browse 1920 red scare activity resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Our lessons and assessments are available for free download once youve created an account. Introduce the topic by showing a youtube video titled the roaring 1920s found in appendix ii. Go over textbook text and graphic organizer for scopes trial as a class. The roaring twenties 1919 1929 why was this decade called the roaring twenties. Michael barson, red scared the commie menace in propaganda and popular culture, red scared. Preston argues that the red scare of 19191920, rather than an aberration. This joe mccarthy and the red scare lesson plan is suitable for 11th grade. Lesson 2 flappers red scare twentyfirst amendment fundamentalism scopes trial great migration marcus garvey. Mitchell palmer and emma goldman, photographs from the front page of a newspaper and a video released by the ford motor company. Which statement explains how the red scare of the 1920s.
Red scare of the 1920s lesson by groovingup tes resources. Red scare of the 1920s lesson by groovingup teaching. The handout includes 3 political cartoons from the red scare with multiple choice questions. What role did social and cultural changes play in america during the 1920s. In the 1950s, how did the red scare and the actions of senator joseph mccarthy affect the american people. Roaring 20s chapter 10 assignments and resources after the great war ended in 1918 and the suffering of the depression of 1919 was coming to an end, americans were determined to begin enjoying themselves as much as possible. Lesson introduction for teachers teachers guide the red scare that followed. Correctionkeynla do not editchanges must be made through. New content is added regularly to the website, including online exhibitions, videos, lesson plans, and issues of the online journal history now, which features essays by leading scholars on major topics in american history. Which statement explains how the red scare of the 1920s and the red scare of the 1950s were similar. By studying the anticommunist hysteria of 191920 students come to understand the historical context in which the red scare occurred, evaluate the impact of the wartime espionage act and sedition act on free speech guaranteed in the first amendment, explain related u. It was a time of rapid economic growth, prosperity and optimism.
Major fear of communist revolutions in the united states are experienced, and. Describe the origins and influence of the red scare in the united states as well as the various tactics used to suppress communism. Here, women members, unmasked and unapologetic, march down pennsylvania avenue under the very shadow of the capitol dome. Your young historians will analyze primary source documents on the red scare, participate in a find the communist simulation, and role play as a special interest group that must determine whether joseph mccarthy. Allow students to take some notes about what the video is showing and have them write down some words they might see that are unfamiliar to them. Here, women members, unmasked and unapologetic, march down pennsylvania avenue under the very.
Innocent people were jailed for expressing their views, civil liberties were ignored, and many americans feared that a bolshevikstyle revolution was at hand. Through these primary resources, place yourself in the temperament of the times as you study the palmer raids, sacco and vanzetti, the ku klux klan, and the labor and immigration debates of the 1920s. I start with the 1920 s powerpoint, that takes 3 days, to go through to introduce the 1920 s unit. In this lesson plan, well give your students the tools they need to see how america handled the first big question of liberty vs. Students will be asked to choose one of eight project types board game, art piece childrens book, newspaper, etc. Then, in the early 1920s, the fear seemed to dissipate just as quickly as it had begun, and the red scare was over.
Sacco and vanzettitwo italian anarchists were arrested in 1920 from robbery and murder. The arrest, trial, and execution of sacco and vanzetti has become the poster child for the treatment of immigrants and radical groups in the early 1920s. Roaring twenties lesson module icss webpage redirect. This lesson will introduce students to differing ideas on immigration and is. Have students write an essay analyzing the quote from the statue of liberty in relation to the red scare and the. Powerpoint accompaniment for carolina k12s joe mccarthy and. Have students be thinking about the different things they see. During the red scare of 19191920, many in the united states feared recent immigrants and dissidents, particularly those who embraced communist, socialist, or anarchist ideology. The jazz age 790 the big idea musicians, artists, actors, and writers contributed to american popular culture in the 1920s. The red scare was a reaction not only to the communist revolution. Joe mccarthy and the red scare lesson plan for 11th grade. This can be used for the 1950s no problem after the 2nd slide on the 1920s ppt i go over the red scare and how amer.
Supreme court decisions, recognize the importance of dissent in a free. The following quiz and worksheet combo will determine your knowledge of the red scare of the 1920s. I and the political, economic, and cultural changes of the 1920s. As soon as the war ended, however, another red scare began in the mccarthy era from 1948 to the mid1950s. Palmer did not really cause the red scare, he only participated in it. Have students write an essay analyzing the quote from the statue of liberty in relation to the red scare and the immigration policy of.
The evidence was very sketchy and many have argued that their trial was extremely unfair but they were executed in 1927. Red scare and the national origins act of 1924 by bridget. The palmer raids and civil liberties uci history project. I start with the 1920s powerpoint, that takes 3 days, to go through to introduce the 1920s unit. Through these primary resources, place yourself in the temperament of the times as you study the palmer raids, sacco and vanzetti, the ku klux.
Following the first world war, leftists and radicals were arrested and deported in the palmer raids. In this episode of history brief, the red scare of the 1920s is explained. Use scopes trial readings to complete scopes trial readings worksheet. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. The kkk dominated the south and those who did not fit in found that they were facing the full force of. For those of you who teach 20th century us history, you might find the most recent lesson plan on the hsp website, america and the red scare useful.