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?

Define McCarthyism

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.