What heightened public fear during the first Red Scare? (Choose 2)

Question

A.
bombings
B.
communist politicians
C.
newspaper headlines
D.
workers’ armies

Answer 1

The two options that heightened public fear during the first Red Scare are:

A. bombings
C. newspaper headlines

Bombings, such as those carried out by anarchists, contributed to a climate of fear and suspicion, while sensationalist newspaper headlines exacerbated public anxiety about the threat of communism and radical political movements.