Understanding McCarthyism

Who was described as the demagogue of American anti-communism?

• Joe McCarthy

• Donald Ritchie

• Sam Tanenhaus

• Tim Naftali

What was Joe McCarthy's stance on communists in educational institutions?

• Two communists are too many

• One communist is too many

• Communists should be ignored

• One communist is acceptable

According to the video, what periods in American history allow demagogues to arise?

• Periods of economic prosperity

• Periods of technological advancement

• Periods of peace and stability

• Periods of fear and undefined threats

What event marked Joe McCarthy's rise to national prominence?

• His Lincoln Day tour

• His debates on television

• His election to the Senate in 1946

• His speech in Wheeling, West Virginia

What was the public's initial reaction to McCarthy's claims about communists in the State Department?

• Electrification and distraction

• Indifference

• Skepticism and disbelief

• Immediate acceptance

How did McCarthy maintain public interest in his anti-communist campaign?

• By frequently updating his list of names

• By providing detailed evidence

• By claiming to have a list of communists

• By engaging in public debates

What was the reality behind McCarthy's list of communists?

• It was partially accurate

• It was well-researched

• It was a complete fabrication

• It was based on government data

Where was Joseph McCarthy born?

• Wheeling, West Virginia

• New York, New York

• Appleton, Wisconsin

• Chicago, Illinois

What was unique about McCarthy's high school education?

• He was homeschooled

• He graduated in one year

• He never finished high school

• He was valedictorian

Who was  the United States Senator who went on a hunt in the U.S. for communist.

• Nikita Khrushchev
• Joseph McCarthy
• Joseph Stalin
• JFK