McCarthyism
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Definition of Communism
A system of government where representatives are elected by the people and government does not have a say in what people believe
A system that is based on common ownership on things such as production. Based on government having full control. Is not based on Social class, money, or states
Living freely, with little to no government control. Living with no taxes or laws to live by
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
President of the United States during the late 1940's and early 1950's
(Hint: Has a famous doctrine named after himself)
President Roosevelt
President Eisenhower
President Truman
President Kennedy
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is Containment and The Domino Effect
Keeping something harmful within limits and protected. The effect of neighboring countries surrounding 1 communist countries fall into communism
Controlling specifically a group or population. The creation of a famous family home game.
Wanting more power to the government, causing a widespread of disaster, known as the Domino Effect.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
The former governor of Wisconsin from he late 1940's to the late 1950's
Famous actor who played an important role in the 50's
American president who caused the second world war
American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Senator for the state of Wisconsin from 1947 to 1957 when he died. Also created the term of McCarthyism which comes from his anti-communist beliefs.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What speech did McCarthy make and how did it kick off the red scare?
Stated that there were spies on American soil and also burned all communist books in all libraries.
He stated to everyone that communism should be spread and would help keep control over our government
Spoke about how new laws could still "save" the united states
Told everyone that it was going to rain money if we maintain a dictatorship
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is HUAC?
Part of a Russian Embessy
I poorly developed team of american investigators
Created to uncover and investigate communist activities
An advanced team of German Journalist that helped stop communism
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Who were the Hollywood Ten, and what happened to them?
10 famous actors that were all hanged for treason
10 famous people that gave speeches against communism
The first 10 people to win the lottery
Consisted of 10 screenwriters and directors that were given jail time for not associating with public hearings dealing with communism
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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