This 1920s lesson plan for US History students covers the First Red Scare and instances of post-WW1 nativism in the United States, including topics such as the Palmer Raids, the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan, and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- The 1st Red Scare (definition, causes, impact on civil liberties)
- The Palmer Raids
- Red Summer
- Post-WW1 nativism
- Emergency Quota Act
- National Origins Act
- Discrimination against immigrants from Southern & Eastern Europe
- Rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan,
- “One Hundred Percent Americanism”
- The Sacco and Vanzetti trial
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Slides/Pages: 41 total (37 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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