The Crucible and McCarthyism

In the 1950's, Senator Joseph McCarthy won national attention when he...

• Was convicted as a spy.
• Claimed hundreds of government employees were communists.
• Helped Eisenhower become president.
• Went to Korea and said atomic weapons should be used to break the stalemate.

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The House on Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

• Protested racial segregation in the armed forces.

• Investigated disloyalty and harmful foreign influences in the United States.

• Investigated U.S. involvement in the Korean War and its lack of progress towards victory.

• Tried to deport all foreigners or Un-American people

The "Red Scare" means

• People were afraid of the color red.
• People thought Red's were friends. 
• People were afraid of Communists. 
• People were afraid of Democrats. 

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This group of "Hollywood" producers and executives went to jail for their stance against McCarthyism

• Ronald Reagan & Freinds
• The Red Menaces
• Soviets
• Hollywood 10

McCarthy presented a list of names of communists in...

• Washington D.C.

• Government

• Military

• the President's family

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McCarthyism was based on people's ________ of communism

• Support
• Fear
• Use
  Love
• Practice

Why did no one challenge McCarthy?

• They loved him
• They thought he was funny
• They knew he was right
• They were afraid of him

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What color was associated with communism?

• Orange
• Red
• Blue
• Green

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When did the witch trials take place?

• In 1690
• Early 1690's
• Late 1690's
• In 1678 and 1679

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What was formed to stop the witch "menace"?

• A trial
• A fort
• A council
• A court

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