Understanding McCarthyism and Its Impact

What was McCarthyism primarily concerned with?

• Promoting democratic freedoms

• Exposing and punishing alleged communists

• Supporting civil rights movements

• Strengthening international relations

Which sector did the American Communist Party NOT significantly influence?

• Labor rights

• Civil rights

• Business leadership

• Support for the Soviet Union

Which of the following was NOT a criterion for suspecting someone as a communist?

• Having a diverse social circle

• Signing anti-nuclear petitions

• Owning modern art

• Signing pro-nuclear petitions

What was a consequence of refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee?

• Receiving a medal

• Jail or being blacklisted

• Being promoted

• Public support

What ultimately led to the decline of McCarthy's power?

• His promotion

• Support from the public

• Investigation of the army

• Endorsement from the Senate

What was a long-term effect of McCarthyism on American politics?

• Improved international relations

• Strengthened democratic institutions

• Broadened political spectrum

• Narrowed political spectrum

Could the events of McCarthyism potentially happen again?

• Only with public support

• Yes, if similar conditions arise

• Only if communism rises again

• No, it was a unique event

Which factor is most closely associated with McCarthyism?

• buildup of Soviet missiles in Cuba

• fear of communist influence in the United States

• rise of the Communist Party in China

• creation of the Warsaw Pact by the Soviet Union

The years between 1947-'60 are marked by a witch hunt against communists in the US is called...

• The Yellow Scare
• The Blue Scare
• The Red Scare
• The Green Scare

The term “McCarthyism” has come to symbolize

• unfounded accusations of disloyalty and a climate of fear

• the protection of the constitutional rights of accused persons

• integration in public education

• attempts to encourage totalitarian dictatorships