The Red Scare

Which ideology of the USSR caused concern in the USA?

• Communism

• Capitalism

Which was not a reason that many people in the USA hated communism?

• It took away people's freedom

• It forcibly took wealth from the rich to give to the poor

• It led to dictatorships

• It meant inequality would increase

Which superpower was the first to develop nuclear weapons?

• USA

• USSR

Which country was invaded by a communist nation in 1950?

• Germany

• South Korea

• China

• Vietnam

What was the name of the Foreign Department official accused of being a communist spy in 1948?

• Julius Rosenberg

• Joseph McCarthy

• Alger Hiss

• Ronald Reagan

How many communists did Joe McCarthy first say were working in the State Department?

• 205

• 57

• 550

• 84

In which year was McCarthy 'censured' (removed from the Senate)?

• 1950

• 1953

• 1954

• 1957

How many people from Hollywood were blacklisted in 1947 for refusing to answer HUAC questions?

• 1

• 10

• 100

• 1000

What does HUAC stand for?

• House of Un-American Activities Commission

• House of Un-American Activities Committe

• House of Un-democratic Aggressive Commuism

• Hatred of Undying Aggressive Communism

In which year did China become communist and the USSR successfully first test the nuclear bomb?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1949

• 1953