Hey everyone. Last class we discussed how after World War I, U.S. soldiers returned home to find their jobs taken by African Americans (Great Migration), immigrants, and women. Also, the increase in immigration combined with the Great Migration caused severe racial tension in northen cities. These conditions caused a rise in radical organizations (KKK) and radical beliefs (Red Scare).
For homework, you are to research the trial of two immigrants, Sacco and Vanzetti, accused of murdering a man during a robbery. Research as much as you can about the case (what happened, the interrogation procedure, the actual case, and the verdict). I want you to write a paragraph explaing what happened and how this court case shows feelings of xenophobia in the United States.
~Mr. Mazur
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