McCarthyism and Cold War Fears

The video explores the impact of the 1917 Communist Revolution, which inspired Marxist beliefs and instilled fear globally. In the US, this led to the Red Scare and McCarthyism, characterized by intense anti-communist sentiment and fear of infiltration. The US government implemented measures like loyalty programs to counter perceived threats. McCarthyism drew parallels to historical hysteria, such as the Salem Witch Trials. Internal conflicts arose within US security agencies, exemplified by the Rosenberg case. McCarthyism's decline began with the Army-McCarthy hearings, leaving a lasting impact on American values.

What was one of the main fears in the United States following the Communist Revolution in 1917?

• The decline of industrialization

• The rise of fascism

• The destruction of American traditions

• The spread of capitalism

What event intensified the fear of communist infiltration in the United States during the rise of McCarthyism?

• The Korean War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Soviet Union's atomic bomb test

• The Vietnam War

What was the Domino Theory, and how did it influence U.S. policy?

• It claimed that communism was only a threat in Asia.

• It suggested that if one country fell to communism, others would follow.

• It proposed that economic sanctions could stop communism.

• It argued that communism would collapse on its own.

Which program was introduced by President Harry S. Truman to counter the perceived communist threat?

• The New Deal

• The Great Society

• The Federal Employees Loyalty Program

• The Marshall Plan

How did the U.S. government respond to fears of communist infiltration in Hollywood?

• By banning all films with political themes

• By nationalizing the film industry

• By promoting pro-communist films

• By expanding investigations into suspected communists

What was a common characteristic of McCarthyism that drew parallels to the Salem Witch Trials?

• Accusations with little or no evidence

• The reliance on scientific evidence

• The use of advanced technology

• The involvement of foreign governments

What was the role of the FBI during the Red Scare?

• To dismantle the CIA

• To collaborate with the Soviet Union

• To enhance its influence by targeting suspected communists

• To promote communist ideologies

Who were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, and why were they significant during the McCarthy era?

• They were scientists who defected to the Soviet Union.

• They were accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets.

• They were Hollywood actors accused of communism.

• They were politicians who supported McCarthy.

What was the outcome of the televised Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954?

• The hearings were inconclusive and had no impact.

• McCarthy's tactics were exposed, leading to his censure.

• McCarthy was promoted to a higher position.

• McCarthy gained more public support.

What was the impact of McCarthyism on American society?

• It led to widespread support for communism.

• It strengthened the relationship with the Soviet Union.

• It cast a long shadow over American political and social life.

• It had no lasting impact on American values.