McCarthyism and the Red Scare

Who was Senator Joseph McCarthy, and what role did he play during the Red Scare?

• U.S. Senator who accused many of being communists, leading to widespread fear and investigations.

• A famous actor during the Cold War
• A civil rights leader advocating for peace
• A military general leading troops in World War II

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What was the primary fear that fueled the Red Scare in the United States during the early 1950s?

• Fear of communism and its influence in the United States.
• Fear of foreign invasion
• Fear of nuclear war
• Fear of economic collapse

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List at least three sectors (professions) that McCarthy claimed were infiltrated by Communists.

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How did McCarthy's actions affect the general public's perception of loyalty and suspicion during this period?

• McCarthy's actions heightened public suspicion to anti-communist ideology.

• McCarthy's actions led to a decrease in anti-communist sentiment.
• Public perception of loyalty remained unchanged during this period.
• McCarthy's actions increased trust in government officials.

Match the following

• A period of intense fear of communism.

• McCarthyism

• accused alleged communists by a senator

• Paranoia

• Undermining the authority of a system

• Subversion

• An irrational fear without real evidence

• Red Scare

• Publicly declaring someone wrong or evil

• Denunciation

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Examine President Eisenhower’s response to McCarthy's tactics. What strategies did Eisenhower employ to address the situation?

• Eisenhower supported McCarthy's tactics openly.
• Eisenhower distanced himself from McCarthy, promoted measured responses, and encouraged Senate investigations.
• Eisenhower called for immediate military action against McCarthy.
• Eisenhower ignored the situation entirely.

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Do you think McCarthyism was justified given the context of the Cold War? Make sure to use complete sentences and proper grammar.

How can the lessons learned from the Red Scare and McCarthyism be applied to modern-day issues?

Use complete sentences and proper grammar (capitalize and periods)

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