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What is McCarthyism?

Authored by JENNIFER OAKLEY

English

9th - 12th Grade

What is McCarthyism?
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the campaign known as McCarthyism?

To protect democratic freedoms in the United States
To expose suspected communists and eliminate them from positions of influence
To promote progressive struggles for labor and civil rights
To support the Soviet Union during World War II

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who played a significant role in hunting down supposed communists in the United States? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY

J. Edgar Hoover
Richard Nixon
Joseph McCarthy
The House Un-American Activities Committee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did McCarthy's power diminish and public opinion turn against him?

His investigation of the army revealed his recklessness
He died less than three years after being censured by the Senate
He made outrageous accusations while distorting or fabricating evidence
He was accused of being soft on communism and deliberately losing China

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some politicians support McCarthyism?

They believed that domestic communism posed a significant threat to national security
They wanted to protect democratic freedoms in the United States
They were influenced by J. Edgar Hoover's campaign against communism
They feared opposing McCarthyism would harm their careers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did McCarthyism have on democratic institutions in the United States?

It strengthened and protected democratic institutions
It had no impact on democratic institutions
It caused long-lasting damage to democratic institutions
It led to a more balanced representation of political views

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the campaign of McCarthyism impact the cultural and professional lives of individuals in the United States?

It led to a flourishing of artistic expression and diversity in the workplace.
It resulted in the promotion of conservative values and ideologies.
It caused widespread fear and paranoia, leading to censorship and blacklisting.
It encouraged open dialogue and tolerance for differing political views.

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

What was McCarthyism and how did it impact American society?

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