5.d Red Scare and McCarthyism

1. "In my opinion, the State Department, which is one of the most important government departments, is thoroughly infested with Communists."

- Sen. Joseph McCarthy

This statement was made during which time period?

• World War I

• World War II

• the Cold War

• the Vietnam War

Which of these events was MOST responsible for Senator Joseph McCarthy's concern about the spread of Communism after World War II?

• the building of the Berlin Wall

• the Cuban Missile Crisis

• the rise of Mao Zedong

• the Russian Revolution

Which of the following best describes the Red Scare?

• A period when Americans celebrated communism

• A fear that communism would spread to the United States

• A movement led by communists to take over Europe

• A law that required government workers to take a loyalty oath

What was the primary reason for Americans' fear of communism after World War II?

• The success of communist governments in Europe and Asia

• The creation of the Soviet Union

• The end of World War II

• The rise of capitalism in Eastern Europe

How did McCarthyism impact the American public's perception of communism?

• It helped people feel more secure about communism in the U.S.

• It led to a widespread acceptance of communism among Americans

• It increased fear and suspicion of communism, even without evidence

• It reduced the fear of communism by showing that it wasn't a threat

In what ways did McCarthy use the media to his advantage during the Red Scare?

• He appeared on television to spread fear and make accusations

• He worked with newspapers to promote communist ideologies

• He ignored the media to focus on personal interests

• He used radio broadcasts to support communism

What event in 1918 led to the beginning of the Red Scare in America?

• The start of World War I

• Communists taking control of Russia

• The Korean War

• The creation of loyalty oaths

In the 1950’s, Senator Joseph McCarthy was MOST closely associated with issues related to

• farm problems

• rights of unions

• foreign aid in Europe

• communists in the U.S.

Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy is noted for his actions during the early part of the Cold War. Who were the two MAIN participants in the Cold War?

• United States and Cuba

• United States and Japan

• United States and Germany

• United States and the Soviet Union

What were the long-term effects of McCarthyism on American society?

• It resulted in widespread support for communism

• It led to the creation of more communist governments worldwide

• It caused lasting fear and mistrust that took years to overcome

• It improved the relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union