Question

The case of Sacco and Vanzetti was similar to that of the individuals arrested during the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920 in that both involved
spies.
radicals.
free speech.
murder.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) radicals.

The case of Sacco and Vanzetti was similar to that of the individuals arrested during the Palmer Raids of 1920 in that both involved radicals.

Sacco and Vanzetti were two Italian radicals that were accused of murder in South Braintree, Massachusetts, on April 15, 1820. On July 14, 1921, they were found guilty by the Court.  

During 1919 and 1920, the United States Justice Department conducted the Palmer Red Raids. It also involved radicals. The United States Justice Department wanted to arrest Communist and Anarchist to deport them. So it is correct to say that the case of Sacco and Vanzetti was similar to that of the individuals arrested during the Palmer Raids of 1920 in that both involved radicals.

Answer 2

The case of Sacco and Vanzetti was similar to that of the individuals arrested during the Palmer Raids of 1919-1920 in that both involved radicals. Option B is correct.

Both Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were Italian-born American anarchists who were convicted of murdering a guard and a paymaster during the April 15, 1920 armed robbery of the Slater and Morrill Shoe Company in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States.