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Anarchist Bombings

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AP US History

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Anarchist bombings refer to acts of violence committed by individuals or groups promoting anarchism, which is a political ideology advocating for the absence of government authority. In 1919, several bombings occurred across the United States, targeting symbols of capitalism, such as banks and government buildings.

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