The red years was commonly known as Biennio Rosso, which was the period in italy where Italian citizens faced a high rate of unemployment. This lead to the rise of nationalism that advocated for millitary expansion to seize neighboring nations. This view aligned with The fascism party which at time time was led by Benito Mussolini.
John Hancock was the richest man in Massachusetts and he was very popular so it fit that he would be elected for presidency of the continental congress.
