Turbulence and Fear: Anarchism in the 1920s

This chapter examines the volatile socio-political climate of 1920s America, focusing on the struggles of Italian immigrant anarchists amidst a backdrop of fear and violence. It sets the scene for the notorious case of Sacco and Vanzetti while recounting a dramatic robbery in Braintree, Massachusetts. The narrative highlights the impact of radical political ideologies and societal perceptions of immigrants during this tense period in history.