
McCarthy Hearings and Their Impact
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9th - 12th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Senator McCarthy's main accusation against the US Army in 1954?
That it was infiltrated by communists
That it was misusing funds
That it was planning a coup
That it was spying on civilians
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the public get a sustained view of McCarthy's methods during the hearings?
Through radio broadcasts
Through live TV coverage
Through public rallies
Through newspaper articles
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Joseph Welch demand from McCarthy's team during the hearings?
To release their secret list of alleged subversives
To end the hearings
To apologize to the Army
To provide more evidence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did McCarthy respond to Welch's demand?
He provided the list
He attacked a young lawyer in Welch's firm
He ignored the demand
He apologized
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of McCarthy's accusations against the Army?
They resulted in new legislation
They led to a military coup
They were dismissed
They were proven true
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant action did the Senate take against McCarthy six months after the hearings?
They promoted him
They censured him
They awarded him
They ignored him
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What personal issue contributed to McCarthy's downfall?
Financial problems
Alcoholism
Health issues
Family disputes
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did television play in McCarthy's downfall?
It supported his claims
It amplified his accusations
It exposed his methods to the public
It ignored his actions
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