American attitudes toward the "Huns," referring to Germans during World War I, were characterized by intense hostility and dehumanization, fueled by wartime Propaganda. This animosity laid a foundation for similar sentiments toward the "Reds," or communists, during the Red Scare of the 1920s, as both groups were perceived as threats to American values and democracy. In both cases, fear and suspicion led to widespread discrimination and a crackdown on dissent, reflecting a broader pattern of xenophobia and paranoia in American society. Ultimately, these attitudes reveal how national crises can amplify fears of the "other," regardless of the specific ideological or cultural differences involved.
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