McCarthyism

What was the main goal of McCarthyism in the 1950s?

• To promote democratic freedoms

• To enhance international relations

• To support the Soviet Union

• To expose and eliminate suspected communists

Who was the most notorious practitioner of McCarthyism?

• Joseph McCarthy

• Harry Truman

• Richard Nixon

• J. Edgar Hoover

What was one consequence of refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee?

• Being promoted

• Winning a trip

• Receiving a medal

• Being jailed for contempt or fired

Which sector did NOT impose political tests similar to those used by Hoover and his allies?

• Car manufacturers

• Grocery stores

• Hollywood studios

• Universities

What was a reason for the active but small communist party in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s?

• It was supported by all Americans

• It played crucial roles in progressive struggles

• It aimed to overthrow the government

• It was purely academic in nature

What did some American communists do during World War II?

• Remained neutral

• Supported Hitler

• Spied for the Russians

• Fought against the USSR

What was exaggerated by the campaign against suspected communists?

• The danger of communist subversion

• The effectiveness of the American Communist Party

• The support for McCarthyism

• The loyalty of American citizens

What could make someone a target for suspicion during the McCarthy era?

• Having a multiracial social circle

• Owning a television

• Voting in elections

• Attending church

Who used the resources of his agency to hunt down supposed communists?

• A Hollywood director

• A university dean

• A car manufacturer CEO

• FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover

What was the outcome of McCarthy's investigation of the army?

• It had no effect on public opinion

• It increased his popularity

• It turned public opinion against him

• It led to a promotion