Political Cartoons and McCarthyism

The video tutorial explores political cartoons by Herbert Block, focusing on themes of McCarthyism and the Red Scare. It analyzes several cartoons, including 'It's Okay or Hunting Communists,' 'Fire,' and others, highlighting their symbolism and historical context. The tutorial concludes with an assignment for students to research Block and evaluate the effectiveness of his cartoons against communist hysteria.

Who was Herbert Block, and what was he known for?

• A historian who wrote about the Cold War.

• A politician who led the anti-communist movement.

• A famous political cartoonist known for his work during the Second Red Scare.

• A journalist who reported on McCarthyism.

In the cartoon 'It's Okay or Hunting Communists', what does the car symbolize?

• The American public's fear of communism.

• The government's support for McCarthyism.

• The Committee on Un-American Activities breaking rules.

• The FBI's role in the Red Scare.

What does the bucket of water in the cartoon 'Fire' represent?

• The enlightenment of the public.

• The spread of communism.

• The extinguishing of American freedom.

• The support for McCarthyism.

Why were educators targeted during the Second Red Scare?

• They were believed to be spreading communist ideologies.

• They were seen as supporters of McCarthyism.

• They were thought to be spies for the Soviet Union.

• They were accused of altering historical facts.

What is the significance of the elephant in the political cartoon discussed?

• It stands for the Republican Party questioning McCarthyism.

• It symbolizes the strength of McCarthyism.

• It represents the Democratic Party.

• It depicts the American public's fear.

What was the first use of the term 'McCarthyism' in a political cartoon?

• In a cartoon about the Girl Scouts.

• In a cartoon about the Republican Party.

• In a cartoon about the army McCarthy trial.

• In a cartoon about the Statue of Liberty.

What does the cartoon 'Say Whatever Happened to Freedom from Fear' depict?

• The public's reluctance to engage in democratic processes.

• The government's support for McCarthyism.

• The spread of communism in America.

• The role of the FBI in the Red Scare.

What was the accusation against the Girl Scouts during the Red Scare?

• They were promoting African American history.

• They were teaching children about Soviet ideologies.

• They were selling cookies to fund communism.

• They were spreading communist propaganda.

What are students required to do for the assignment on Herbert Block?

• Interview a historian about the Red Scare.

• Create their own political cartoon.

• Read an article and analyze a cartoon's effectiveness.

• Write an essay on McCarthyism.

Which cartoon is suggested to be analyzed for its effectiveness against communist hysteria?

• 'Say Whatever Happened to Freedom from Fear'

• 'Fire'

• 'It's Okay or Hunting Communists'

• 'Stand Fast Men, They're Armed with Marshmallows'