McCarthyism and Its Impact

The video explores McCarthyism, a period of intense anti-communist suspicion in the US during the early 1950s. It begins with the Cold War context, highlighting events like the USSR's nuclear tests and the Alger Hiss case, which fueled fears of communist infiltration. The House of Un-American Activities (HUAC) played a key role in investigating suspected communists. Joseph McCarthy, a Republican Senator, led a campaign against alleged communists in the government and other sectors, supported by J. Edgar Hoover. However, McCarthy's influence waned after televised Army hearings exposed his tactics, leading to his Senate condemnation in 1954.

What event ended America's nuclear monopoly in 1949?

• The Manhattan Project

• The Korean War

• The USSR's successful nuclear test

• The formation of NATO

What was the primary purpose of the House of Un-American Activities (HUAC)?

• To promote American culture abroad

• To investigate communist infiltrators in US society

• To support the film industry

• To manage foreign relations

Who was accused of perjury for lying about passing information to the USSR?

• Joseph McCarthy

• Dean Atchison

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Alger Hiss

Which senator became known for his aggressive campaign against alleged communists in the US?

• Alger Hiss

• Dean Atchison

• Joseph McCarthy

• J. Edgar Hoover

Which sectors were targeted by McCarthy in his anti-communist campaign?

• The military and agriculture

• The State Department, Democratic Party, universities, and film industry

• Transportation and energy

• Healthcare and technology

Who was McCarthy's right-hand man in his anti-communist efforts?

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Joseph Welch

• Alger Hiss

• Dean Atchison

What was the term used to describe the fear of communism during McCarthy's era?

• The Communist Panic

• The Cold War

• The Red Scare

• The Great Fear

What led to the decline of McCarthy's influence in 1954?

• His election to the presidency

• The end of the Cold War

• Televised hearings that exposed his tactics

• Support from the US Senate

Who accused McCarthy of having no decency during the televised hearings?

• Joseph Welch

• Alger Hiss

• Dean Atchison

• J. Edgar Hoover

What was the outcome of the US Senate's vote regarding McCarthy in 1954?

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He was condemned for bringing the Republicans into disrepute

• He was re-elected as a senator

• He was awarded for his efforts