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A Clash of Values

A Clash of Values. Chapter 15 Section 1. Nativism Resurges. After World War I, many people had a fear and prejudice towards Germans & Communists. This included immigrants. Who are these men?. Sacco & Vanzetti.

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A Clash of Values

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  1. A Clash of Values Chapter 15 Section 1

  2. Nativism Resurges • After World War I, many people had a fear and prejudice towards Germans & Communists. • This included immigrants.

  3. Who are these men?

  4. Sacco & Vanzetti • Nicola Sacco & Bartolomeo Vanzetti were immigrants accused of murdering two men in Massachusetts. • These two men were anarchists.

  5. Evidence • The police discovered that Sacco owned a gun similar to the one used in the crime. • They also found matching bullets in Sacco’s gun.

  6. Although many were unsure whether these men were guilty, they jumped to conclusions because they were Italian immigrants and anarchists.

  7. Execution • A jury would find Sacco and Vanzetti guilty and the judge sentenced them to death. • Because of this antiforeign fever, many Americans applauded the verdict.

  8. Return of Ku Klux Klan • The KKK was at the forefront of the movement to restrict immigration. • The Klan was known for using violence towards freed African Americans. • The new Klan targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and other groups believed to represent “un-American” values.

  9. Prohibition • Banning of alcohol. • 18th Amendment resulted in prohibition. • This led to organized crime in the cities.

  10. Scopes Monkey TrialWorksheet

  11. Butler Act • Outlawed teaching of “any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creation of man as taught in the Bible.“ • Tennessee Law

  12. John Scopes • Teacher/coach in Dayton, Tennessee • He challenged the Butler Act by teaching evolution.

  13. People of the trial • Prosecution – William Jennings Bryan. • Defense – Clarence Darrow • Jury was predominantly Christian.

  14. End Result • Scopes was found guilty. • He was charged with a $100 fine.

  15. Attempts to Appeal • The law was too vague. • Violated his freedom of speech. • State violated the Tenn. Constitution that prohibited the establishment of a state religion.

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