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What is Mccarthyism?

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Repression and persecution of left-wing individuals and a campaign spreading fear of communist and Soviet influence on American institutions.

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When was the Red Scare?

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1947-1957

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True/False: The House Un-American Committee targeted Fascists

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True

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What is NOT a reason why the House Un-American Committee was shut down? Options: It’s not credible or effective, It received public backlash and seen as abusive, The political climate changed, It was considered “unstable” by the government

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It was considered “unstable” by the government

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What was the main goal of the House Un-American Committee?

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To investigate possible ties with communism in America

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How did Joseph McCarthy gain following in his extreme anti communist ideology?

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Making speeches and covering media

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How many total people in Hollywood were accused of communist ties by Congress?

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41

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What role did public perception and media coverage play in the rise and fall of McCarthy’s influence?

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Media initially amplified McCarthy’s accusations but later exposed the lack of evidence, contributing to his decline.

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What group of people was mainly attacked by McCarthyist ideals?

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All of the above

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What happened to the Hollywood Ten?

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They spent time in prison and were blacklisted from Hollywood studios.