US Army counsel Joseph Welch questions Sen. Joseph McCarthy's sense of decency at 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings in Washing

US Army counsel Joseph Welch questions Sen. Joseph McCarthy's sense of decency at 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings in Washing

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript covers a discussion led by Mr. Welch, focusing on themes of decency, personal privilege, and filibustering. Mr. Welch is accused of filibustering to remove individuals associated with communism. The dialogue highlights the tension between personal privilege and public duty, as well as the broader implications of political actions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker question about Mr. Welch?

His loyalty

His honesty

His decency

His intelligence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker wish to address after Mr. Welch?

The senator

The journalist

The audience

The president

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mr. Welch accused of doing during the hearing?

Interrupting

Cheating

Filibustering

Lying

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mr. Welch's goal according to the speaker?

To gain power

To win an election

To remove communism

To make peace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the impact of Mr. Welch's actions?

They are unnoticed

They are neutral

They are harmful

They are beneficial