What factors charcterized the red scare?

The Red Scare, primarily occurring in the United States after World War I and during the early Cold War, was characterized by widespread fear of communism and leftist ideologies. Key factors included the rise of the Soviet Union, the Bolshevik Revolution, and domestic events such as labor strikes and anarchist bombings that fueled paranoia. This period saw government actions like the Palmer Raids, which targeted suspected radicals, and a general climate of suspicion leading to blacklisting and the violation of civil liberties. The Red Scare reflected broader societal anxieties about national security and the influence of communism on American life.