Guided Primary Source Analysis: The Red Flag or the Anarchists of Chicago

The Red flag or the anarchists of Chicago
Tousey, Frank. “The Red flag or the anarchists of Chicago.” New York Detective Library. Vol. 1, no. 192 (August 7, 1886). Chicago History Museum. Summary: Composite image of bombs, a dagger, a handgun, bombs exploding and large banners. Superimposed on this image is a picture of a long-haired and bearded “anarchist” in a circular frame.

Using only specific details from this primary source, what type of person is an anarchist?

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