17.What was the primary purpose of the Palmer Raids in the 1920s? Mark only one oval. Promote civil rights activism Suppress radical political groups and deport anarchists/communists Protect workers' rights Promote environmental conservation

## Step 1
The Palmer Raids were a series of arrests in the 1920s, orchestrated by the United States Department of Justice under the leadership of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. These raids were intended to capture, arrest, and deport radical leftists, particularly anarchists and communists, from the United States. This was during the period known as the Red Scare, which was marked by a fear of communism following the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia.

## Step 2
The raids were not aimed at promoting civil rights activism, protecting workers' rights, or promoting environmental conservation. These options are not accurate descriptions of the primary purpose of the Palmer Raids.

## Step 3
The Palmer Raids were a response to the perceived threat of communism and radicalism in the United States. They were not intended to promote civil rights activism, protect workers' rights, or promote environmental conservation.