AP US History: The Red Scare and McCarthyism

AP US History: The Red Scare and McCarthyism

11th Grade

10 Qs

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AP US History: The Red Scare and McCarthyism

AP US History: The Red Scare and McCarthyism

Assessment

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History

11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947?

To decrease federal government power

To support communist party members

To increase the power of labor unions

To require loyalty oaths from union leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the federal employee loyalty and security program?

To promote federal employees

To investigate political affiliations of federal workers

To decrease security measures in the government

To support fascist ideologies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry was notably targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee?

Automotive industry

Agricultural sector

Film industry

Telecommunications

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the consequence for the Hollywood Ten refusing to testify?

They were promoted

They received awards

They were financially compensated

They were blacklisted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Red Scare affect Hollywood?

Encouraged new genres of film

Boosted international film sales

Directors faced work restrictions

Increased movie production

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What claim did Senator Joseph McCarthy make in 1950?

He was resigning from the Senate

He supported communist ideologies

He promoted peace with the Soviet Union

He had names of known communists in the State Department

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of McCarthy's inability to prove his claims?

He was promoted

He was censured by the Senate

He became President

He was praised by the public

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