WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AMERICAN COMMUNIST PARTY FOLLOWING World War 1?

Following World War I, the American Communist Party experienced significant growth, partly influenced by the Russian Revolution of 1917. Established in 1919 as the Communist Party USA (CPUSA), it aimed to promote Marxist-Leninist ideology and sought to unite workers against capitalism. However, by the late 1920s and into the 1930s, the party faced internal divisions, government repression, and declining membership, particularly during the Red Scare, which fueled anti-communist sentiment across the country. Despite these challenges, the party continued to exist and adapt, playing a role in various social movements throughout the 20th century.