The communist had enormous political power among the German workers.
It is fair to conclude that Massachusetts had a fairly strong government during this time. It was the first state to elaborate a constitution after the independence. This document supported the bicameral legislature. It was also the first state in declaring Universal Rights and abolishing slavery.
During the Great Depression, FDR developed a program for economic recovery that would substantially increase the size and reach of America's national government. He named this program the New Deal.
Tinker v. Des Moines.
If I was a Supreme Court justice, I would have ruled in the same manner as they did (in favor of Tinker) because of the 1st amendment. The freedom of speech applies anywhere within the United States of America and its territories. Taking away that right in schools when it isn't even disruptive (they were only wearing black armbands), is against the U.S. Constitution