The Cold War for Kids: Red Scare Quiz

What does the term 'Red Scare' describe?

• Periods of extreme anti-communism in the United States

• A type of scary movie

• A holiday celebrated in Russia

• A type of weather phenomenon

When did the first Red Scare occur?

• 1919 to 1920

• 1947 to 1957

• 1939 to 1945

• 1960 to 1970

Who was a main crusader against communism during the Red Scare?

• Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

• Senator Joseph McCarthy

• President Harry Truman

• General Dwight Eisenhower

What was the House Committee on Un-American Activities known for?

• Organizing sports events

• Building new schools

• Investigating Hollywood for pro-communist activities

• Creating new laws for education

What did the Cincinnati Reds baseball team change their name to during the Red Scare?

• Redlegs

• Blue Sox

• Green Giants

• Yellow Jackets

What was one of the fears during the second Red Scare?

• Communism could infiltrate the United States

• The ocean would dry up

• Aliens would invade Earth

• Dinosaurs would come back to life

What did McCarthyism come to describe?

• Accusations of treason without evidence

• A new type of dance

• A style of painting

• A popular children's book

Who led the FBI during the Red Scare?

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

• Walt Disney