Cold War Challenges and Events

The video explores the impact of the Cold War on American society, focusing on the Red Scare, government actions, and the role of HUAC in investigating Hollywood. It discusses major espionage cases, including Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs, and the rise of McCarthyism, highlighting its effects on American politics and society.

What was a major challenge faced by Americans during the Cold War?

• Balancing national security with individual rights

• Increasing immigration from Europe

• Economic recession

• Technological advancements

What was the purpose of the Federal Employee Loyalty Program?

• To increase government salaries

• To investigate government employees for communist ties

• To promote loyalty among citizens

• To support labor unions

What did the Smith Act make illegal?

• Advocating for civil rights

• Joining a labor union

• Belonging to a group that supports the violent overthrow of the government

• Protesting against the government

What was the role of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

• To regulate the film industry

• To support Hollywood filmmakers

• To promote American culture abroad

• To investigate un-American activities and communist influence

What was the outcome for the Hollywood Ten?

• They were imprisoned for contempt of Congress

• They were awarded for their films

• They were promoted in the film industry

• They were exiled to Europe

Who was Alger Hiss accused of spying for?

• The British government

• The German government

• The Soviet Union

• The Chinese government

What was significant about the Rosenberg case?

• They fled to the Soviet Union

• They were pardoned by the president

• They were acquitted of all charges

• They were the first US citizens executed for espionage

What was Joseph McCarthy known for during the Cold War?

• Advocating for economic reforms

• Supporting civil rights movements

• Making unsubstantiated accusations of communism

• Promoting peace talks with the Soviet Union

What were the Army-McCarthy hearings?

• A campaign to promote military recruitment

• A series of trials for military deserters

• A series of debates on military spending

• Televised hearings investigating McCarthy's accusations against the Army

What was one effect of McCarthyism on American society?

• Greater freedom of speech

• Increased support for labor unions

• A decline in public activism due to fear of being labeled a communist

• A rise in communist party membership