Nativism and the Ku Klux Klan
Why did nativism gain momentum after WWI?
-Ideas started to spread about immigrants, a general distrust in them.
How did the revival of nativism revitalize the KKK in America?
-The KKK was revitalized through hate for new immigrants.
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti? Why was their trial and execution controversial?
-The factory where they worked at was robbed and people were murdered. -They were convicted and were new immigrants. -The were actually proved innocent.
Why did the KKK target immigrants in the 1920's?
-They were devoted to 100% Americanism. -Felt Threatened -Scared that the new immigrants would take their jobs.
What did the Emergency Quota Act Establish? What was it's purpose?
-To establish a maximum amount of people who could enter the United States. (People from foreign countries)