Red Scare

What was the 'Red Scare'?

• A) A promotion of fear of a potential rise of communism.

• B) A celebration of communism.

• C) A movement to support communism.

• D) A festival in the United States.

What does HUAC stand for?

In what year did HUAC target the Hollywood Ten?

The impact of HUAC's actions on the Hollywood Ten was the blacklisting in Hollywood that ruined their careers.

• Their careers were ruined due to blacklisting.

• They continued to work successfully without any hindrance.

• They received support and their careers flourished.

• There was no significant impact on their careers.

Who was Alger Hiss?

• A government employee who helped organize the United Nations

• A famous scientist

• A musician

• A sportsman

In what year did Whittaker Chambers name Alger Hiss as one of his government contacts?

• 1945

• 1948

• 1950

• 1955

Hiss was sentenced to ___ years in prison.

• 5

• 3

• 7

• 9

Who was Joseph McCarthy?

What years did Joseph McCarthy serve as a US Senator from Wisconsin?

• 1947-1957

• 1951-1961

• 1942-1952

• 1954-1964

What term was named after Joseph McCarthy due to his reckless use of accusations?

• McCarthyism

• Witch-hunt

• Red Scare

• Political persecution