McCarthyism

What is McCarthyism most closely associated with?

• • Government reforms

• • Anti-Communist investigations

• • Communists activity in Europe

• • Civil rights movements

What was one primary effect of McCarthyism on American society?

• • Increased support for Communist parties

• • Decreased international relations with Europe

• • Widespread suspicion and fear of Communism

• • Greater public trust in government

McCarthy accused members of which U.S. government department of harboring Communist sympathies?

• • Department of Defense

• • Department of Justice

• • Department of Commerce

• • Department of State

The Hollywood Blacklist was a result of McCarthyism’s impact on which

• Musicians

• Industrial leaders

• Entertainment stars

• College professors

How did the Army-McCarthy hearings contribute to the end of McCarthy’s influence?

• • They revealed Communist infiltrators in the military.

• • They showcased his use of unsubstantiated accusations.

• • They ended in his formal election loss.

• • They concluded in McCarthy’s acquittal.

Which constitutional principle was most threatened during the McCarthy Era?

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How did McCarthyism challenge the balance of power between government institutions in the 1950s?

• • It strengthened the executive branch’s authority to conduct investigations without oversight.

• • It empowered Congressional committees to conduct investigations that bypassed typical judicial procedures.

• • It limited the judicial branch’s role in approving legislation focused on national security.

• • It enhanced state governments' control over the federal government's investigative actions.

Which of the following most accurately describes the legacy of McCarthyism on civil liberties in the United States?

• • It strengthened protections for free speech and assembly in the long term.

• • It established the judiciary as the primary overseer of Congressional investigations.

• • It heightened awareness of due process rights but also normalized surveillance for political dissenters.

• It led to an era of relaxed government scrutiny of private citizens’ affiliations.

What role did public perception and media coverage play in the rise and fall of McCarthy’s influence?

• • Media initially amplified McCarthy’s accusations but later exposed the lack of evidence, contributing to his decline.

• • Media consistently opposed McCarthy, which limited his ability to spread anti-Communist ideas.

• • Public opinion had little impact on McCarthy’s tactics, as he primarily relied on legal proceedings.

• • The media was uniformly supportive of McCarthy’s actions, contributing to a lasting culture of fear.