McCarthyism Quiz

What was the name of the phenomenon in the United States in the 1950s that destroyed thousands of lives and careers?

• Socialism

• Fascism

• Capitalism

• McCarthyism

Which agency was led by J. Edgar Hoover to hunt down supposed communists in the USA?

• CIA

• DEA

• FBI

• NSA

Who was the Republican senator from Wisconsin who became notorious for accusing people of being communists?

• Richard Nixon

• Joseph McCarthy

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What event turned public opinion against McCarthy and diminished his power?

• His investigation of universities

• His investigation of Hollywood

• His investigation of car manufacturers

• His investigation of the army

Which political leaders trampled democratic freedoms in the name of protecting them during McCarthyism?

• Journalists

• Businessmen

• All of the above

• Politicians

What was the main reason behind the campaign of McCarthyism in the United States?

• To eliminate capitalism

• To promote democracy

• To protect national security

• To support communism

What was the long-lasting and widespread episode of political repression in American history?

• Labor Movement

• Women's Suffrage Movement

• McCarthyism

• Civil Rights Movement

Which institution failed to stop the witchhunt during McCarthyism?

• CIA

• FBI

• Supreme Court

• Congress

What did McCarthy claim about the US Army?

• It is a corrupt institution

• It is a peaceful organization

• It is controlled by aliens

• It is infiltrated by communists

What triggered public hearings in the Senate regarding McCarthy's claims?

• A scientific discovery

• A peaceful protest

• Explosive charges

• A documentary film