Political Cartoons and McCarthyism

Political Cartoons and McCarthyism

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores political cartoons by Herbert Block, focusing on themes of McCarthyism and the Red Scare. It analyzes several cartoons, including 'It's Okay or Hunting Communists,' 'Fire,' and others, highlighting their symbolism and historical context. The tutorial concludes with an assignment for students to research Block and evaluate the effectiveness of his cartoons against communist hysteria.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Herbert Block, and what was he known for?

A historian who wrote about the Cold War.

A politician who led the anti-communist movement.

A famous political cartoonist known for his work during the Second Red Scare.

A journalist who reported on McCarthyism.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the cartoon 'It's Okay or Hunting Communists', what does the car symbolize?

The American public's fear of communism.

The government's support for McCarthyism.

The Committee on Un-American Activities breaking rules.

The FBI's role in the Red Scare.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the bucket of water in the cartoon 'Fire' represent?

The enlightenment of the public.

The spread of communism.

The extinguishing of American freedom.

The support for McCarthyism.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were educators targeted during the Second Red Scare?

They were believed to be spreading communist ideologies.

They were seen as supporters of McCarthyism.

They were thought to be spies for the Soviet Union.

They were accused of altering historical facts.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the elephant in the political cartoon discussed?

It stands for the Republican Party questioning McCarthyism.

It symbolizes the strength of McCarthyism.

It represents the Democratic Party.

It depicts the American public's fear.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first use of the term 'McCarthyism' in a political cartoon?

In a cartoon about the Girl Scouts.

In a cartoon about the Republican Party.

In a cartoon about the army McCarthy trial.

In a cartoon about the Statue of Liberty.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the cartoon 'Say Whatever Happened to Freedom from Fear' depict?

The public's reluctance to engage in democratic processes.

The government's support for McCarthyism.

The spread of communism in America.

The role of the FBI in the Red Scare.

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