The Crucible/Red Scare Intro

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What caused McCarthyism?

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Increased fear of communism.

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What historical event is The Crucible about?

Back

The Salem Witch Trials.

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Who is Ann Putnam?

Back

A mother who sent her daughter to conjure dead babies.

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What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and Reverend Parris?

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Abigail Williams is Reverend Parris's niece.

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What is the name of Thomas and Ann Putnam's only living child?

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Ruth.

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What was the Red Scare?

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A period of intense fear of communism in the United States during the late 1940s and 1950s.

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Who was Joseph McCarthy?

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A U.S. Senator known for his anti-communist pursuits during the Red Scare.

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What is the significance of the Salem Witch Trials in American history?

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They represent a period of mass hysteria and the dangers of extremism and scapegoating.

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What role did fear play in The Crucible?

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Fear led to irrational behavior, accusations, and the breakdown of social order.

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What is a witch hunt?

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An attempt to find and punish people whose beliefs or actions are considered unacceptable.