How did Alexander Palmer justify the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920? Palmer supported taking radical action against conservatives

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How did Alexander Palmer justify the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920? Palmer supported taking radical action against conservatives

. Palmer claimed to be the leader of the Communist Party. Palmer claimed that the Espionage and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional. Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

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dimulka [17.4K] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-21T11:33:09+03:00

dimulka [17.4K]3 years ago

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Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

MrRa [10] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-21T09:20:10+03:00

<span>Alexander Palmer justified the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920 when Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

A raid done on the Union of Russian Workers headquarters on November 25, 1919 uncovered a bombed factory hidden behind a false wall. This discovery lend credence to the threat of communist takeover.

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