WorksheetsThe Cold War for Kids: Red Scare Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term 'Red Scare' describe?
Periods of extreme anti-communism in the United States
A type of scary movie
A holiday celebrated in Russia
A type of weather phenomenon
When did the first Red Scare occur?
1919 to 1920
1947 to 1957
1939 to 1945
1960 to 1970
Who was a main crusader against communism during the Red Scare?
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Senator Joseph McCarthy
President Harry Truman
General Dwight Eisenhower
What was the House Committee on Un-American Activities known for?
Organizing sports events
Building new schools
Investigating Hollywood for pro-communist activities
Creating new laws for education
What did the Cincinnati Reds baseball team change their name to during the Red Scare?
Redlegs
Blue Sox
Green Giants
Yellow Jackets
What was one of the fears during the second Red Scare?
Communism could infiltrate the United States
The ocean would dry up
Aliens would invade Earth
Dinosaurs would come back to life
What did McCarthyism come to describe?
Accusations of treason without evidence
A new type of dance
A style of painting
A popular children's book
Who led the FBI during the Red Scare?
J. Edgar Hoover
Albert Einstein
Thomas Edison
Walt Disney
