"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?
5.d Red Scare and McCarthyism
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Elizabeth Poulnot-Hodgkiss
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
"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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
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