Question

Were the Palmer Raids justified given the times? Give one reason to support your answer.

Answer 1

What I said: "Even though the Palmer Raids were based in fear, they still had the right of freedom of speech. The country should have been protecting its people, but instead Palmer was taking advantage of his authority. This means that even though it was a raid it was justified for the given times."

People have First Amendment rights to free speech.

The raids were based on prejudice and fear.

In dangerous times, the country should limit rights to protect people.

Palmer overextended his authority.

The raids were based on law, even if the law was controversial.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

People have First Amendment rights to free speech.

The raids were based on prejudice and fear.

In dangerous times, the country should limit rights to protect people.

Palmer overextended his authority.

The raids were based on law, even if the law was controversial.