The Cold War (1945–1960) - Red Hook Central Schools
... of suspicion in the United States. Truman established a federal employee loyalty program in 1947, checking the backgrounds of all new and existing federal employees. The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) began investigating Hollywood personalities who the committee claimed, had Communist ...
... of suspicion in the United States. Truman established a federal employee loyalty program in 1947, checking the backgrounds of all new and existing federal employees. The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) began investigating Hollywood personalities who the committee claimed, had Communist ...
Origins of the Cold War
... The House Un-American Activities Committee • House Un-American Activities Committee investigates Communist ties • Investigates Communist influence in movie industry • Hollywood Ten refuse to testify, sent to prison • Hollywood blacklist—people with Communist ties, cannot get work ...
... The House Un-American Activities Committee • House Un-American Activities Committee investigates Communist ties • Investigates Communist influence in movie industry • Hollywood Ten refuse to testify, sent to prison • Hollywood blacklist—people with Communist ties, cannot get work ...
The Second Red Scare
... know Chambers. So far as I know, I have never laid eyes on him, and the statesmen made about me by ...
... know Chambers. So far as I know, I have never laid eyes on him, and the statesmen made about me by ...
THE COLD WAR
... Members of the Communist Party 1950 - Accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets during World War II Convicted of espionage and treason Electrocuted in 1953 ...
... Members of the Communist Party 1950 - Accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets during World War II Convicted of espionage and treason Electrocuted in 1953 ...
The Cold War - Wright State University
... • Joseph McCarthy started a campaign to rid the country of communists. • Between 1950 and 1954 many people were called before the Senate to testify. • Some lost their jobs or were sent to jail whether they were communists or not. • The term “McCarthyism” is used today to describe accusations made to ...
... • Joseph McCarthy started a campaign to rid the country of communists. • Between 1950 and 1954 many people were called before the Senate to testify. • Some lost their jobs or were sent to jail whether they were communists or not. • The term “McCarthyism” is used today to describe accusations made to ...
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... Two economic challenges that the United States faced after WWII were absorbing millions of soldiers into a peacetime economy and changing the economy from producing war goods to ...
... Two economic challenges that the United States faced after WWII were absorbing millions of soldiers into a peacetime economy and changing the economy from producing war goods to ...
The Cold War at Home
... joined in the search for communists. In 1938, the House of Representatives had created the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to investigate possible subversive activities by fascists, Nazis, or communists. After the war, the committee conducted several highly publicized hearings on commu ...
... joined in the search for communists. In 1938, the House of Representatives had created the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to investigate possible subversive activities by fascists, Nazis, or communists. After the war, the committee conducted several highly publicized hearings on commu ...
Unit 2: Building a Powerful Nation (1850-1915)
... - fears launched an anti-Communist crusade that violated the civil liberties of many Americans - The Loyalty Program o government officials launched programs to root out any element of communism that might have infiltrated the United States federal loyalty program (1947) Loyalty Review Board ...
... - fears launched an anti-Communist crusade that violated the civil liberties of many Americans - The Loyalty Program o government officials launched programs to root out any element of communism that might have infiltrated the United States federal loyalty program (1947) Loyalty Review Board ...
Cold_War_at_Home_Study_Guide
... 13. What evidence did Senator McCarthy produce to prove govt officials were communist? ...
... 13. What evidence did Senator McCarthy produce to prove govt officials were communist? ...
Chapter 26: Cold War Conflicts The Cold War
... a. Investigates Communist influence in movie industry 2. Hollywood Ten refuse to testify, sent to prison 3. Hollywood blacklist—people with Communist ties, cannot get work D. The McCarran Act 1. unlawful to plan action that might lead to totalitarianism 2. Truman vetoes, says violates free thought; ...
... a. Investigates Communist influence in movie industry 2. Hollywood Ten refuse to testify, sent to prison 3. Hollywood blacklist—people with Communist ties, cannot get work D. The McCarran Act 1. unlawful to plan action that might lead to totalitarianism 2. Truman vetoes, says violates free thought; ...
The Cold War
... “There is no substitute for victory!”MacArthur MacArthur was dismissed for insubordination- nearly caused a ChineseAmerican War Summer 1953- North and South Korea occupied nearly identical territory as at the ...
... “There is no substitute for victory!”MacArthur MacArthur was dismissed for insubordination- nearly caused a ChineseAmerican War Summer 1953- North and South Korea occupied nearly identical territory as at the ...
THE COLD WAR - Fort Bend ISD
... blacklisted for refusing to answer HUAC questions became known as the “Hollywood ...
... blacklisted for refusing to answer HUAC questions became known as the “Hollywood ...
Senator Joseph McCarthy Hunts Communists at Home
... During the 1960’s, the Russians put their money into producing more missiles regardless of quality while America built fewer but better quality missiles. By 1961, there were enough bombs to destroy the world. Despite this, great emphasis was put on new weapon systems - mobile missile launchers were ...
... During the 1960’s, the Russians put their money into producing more missiles regardless of quality while America built fewer but better quality missiles. By 1961, there were enough bombs to destroy the world. Despite this, great emphasis was put on new weapon systems - mobile missile launchers were ...
McCarthyism Lesson Plan
... a. He encouraged a widespread fear of communism. b. He strengthened the United States Army. c. He encouraged Americans to stand up for their civil rights. d. He led the opposition to U.S. involvement in the Korean War. 2. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) charged numerous ...
... a. He encouraged a widespread fear of communism. b. He strengthened the United States Army. c. He encouraged Americans to stand up for their civil rights. d. He led the opposition to U.S. involvement in the Korean War. 2. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) charged numerous ...
Chapter 19: The Cold War At the end of WWII
... 2. They felt the US was using its wealth to buy influence and power in Europe. 3. They felt that a strong, rebuilt, Western Europe was threat to its satellite nations in Eastern Europe. C. The US joins The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It’s goal was to form a collective security among m ...
... 2. They felt the US was using its wealth to buy influence and power in Europe. 3. They felt that a strong, rebuilt, Western Europe was threat to its satellite nations in Eastern Europe. C. The US joins The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It’s goal was to form a collective security among m ...
1. start of the cold war
... suspicion in the United States. Truman established a federal employee loyalty program in 1947, checking the backgrounds of all new and existing federal employees. ...
... suspicion in the United States. Truman established a federal employee loyalty program in 1947, checking the backgrounds of all new and existing federal employees. ...
The Cold War
... communist influence in the United States army. When the army’s attorney stood up to McCarthy at these hearings, McCarthy showed himself to be a liar and bully rather than a heroic defender of American democracy. The Senate then voted to censure Senator McCarthy or condemn his behavior, and he quickl ...
... communist influence in the United States army. When the army’s attorney stood up to McCarthy at these hearings, McCarthy showed himself to be a liar and bully rather than a heroic defender of American democracy. The Senate then voted to censure Senator McCarthy or condemn his behavior, and he quickl ...
The Cold War Review Sheet - wyhs-ap-euro
... 1. Do you believe the United States should have followed a policy of containment during the Cold War? Explain. 2. During the Second Red Scare, the U.S. government created policies and programs to stop the spread of communism at home. Were these programs justified and necessary? Give specific example ...
... 1. Do you believe the United States should have followed a policy of containment during the Cold War? Explain. 2. During the Second Red Scare, the U.S. government created policies and programs to stop the spread of communism at home. Were these programs justified and necessary? Give specific example ...
The Cold War Test - History and Social Studies
... 11. HUAC was created in 1938 to investigate possible subversive activities by a. communists b. fascists and Nazis c. communists, fascists, and Nazis 14. What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall? a. the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television. b. revelations that he was a communist himself. ...
... 11. HUAC was created in 1938 to investigate possible subversive activities by a. communists b. fascists and Nazis c. communists, fascists, and Nazis 14. What led to Senator McCarthy’s downfall? a. the broadcast of the McCarthy hearings on television. b. revelations that he was a communist himself. ...
1945
... Creation of Israel HUAC Hollywood Ten convictions – “blacklisting” Alger Hiss Trial – Rise of Richard Nixon ...
... Creation of Israel HUAC Hollywood Ten convictions – “blacklisting” Alger Hiss Trial – Rise of Richard Nixon ...
The Cold War
... • McCarthy, did the most to whip up anti-communism during the ‘50s. • On February 9, 1950, he gave a speech claiming to have a list of 205 Communists in the State Department. •McCarthy continued to repeat his groundless charges, changing the number from speech to speech. •Some states required loyal ...
... • McCarthy, did the most to whip up anti-communism during the ‘50s. • On February 9, 1950, he gave a speech claiming to have a list of 205 Communists in the State Department. •McCarthy continued to repeat his groundless charges, changing the number from speech to speech. •Some states required loyal ...
Cold War Timeline
... Creation of Israel HUAC Hollywood Ten convictions – “blacklisting” Alger Hiss Trial – Rise of Richard Nixon ...
... Creation of Israel HUAC Hollywood Ten convictions – “blacklisting” Alger Hiss Trial – Rise of Richard Nixon ...
The Cold War - Pullman Education Portal
... key and highly publicized role in the investigation of Hiss. 3. The second case involved Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. The Rosenberg's were executed for secretly giving information to the Soviet Union about the U.S. Atomic Bomb project. ...
... key and highly publicized role in the investigation of Hiss. 3. The second case involved Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. The Rosenberg's were executed for secretly giving information to the Soviet Union about the U.S. Atomic Bomb project. ...
US History - postwaramerica2
... How did Congress fight the threat of Communists? How and why were Hollywood people targeted as being Communists? What happened to people who refused to testify? What tactics did Senator McCarthy use to track down Communists? Why were people afraid to stop him? Why was Senator McCarthy eventually cen ...
... How did Congress fight the threat of Communists? How and why were Hollywood people targeted as being Communists? What happened to people who refused to testify? What tactics did Senator McCarthy use to track down Communists? Why were people afraid to stop him? Why was Senator McCarthy eventually cen ...
McCarthyism
McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence. It also means ""the practice of making unfair allegations or using unfair investigative techniques, especially in order to restrict dissent or political criticism."" The term has its origins in the period in the United States known as the Second Red Scare, lasting roughly from 1950 to 1956 and characterized by heightened political repression against communists, as well as a campaign spreading fear of their influence on American institutions and of espionage by Soviet agents. Originally coined to criticize the anti-communist pursuits of Republican U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin, ""McCarthyism"" soon took on a broader meaning, describing the excesses of similar efforts. The term is also now used more generally to describe reckless, unsubstantiated accusations, as well as demagogic attacks on the character or patriotism of political adversaries.During the McCarthy era, thousands of Americans were accused of being communists or communist sympathizers and became the subject of aggressive investigations and questioning before government or private-industry panels, committees and agencies. The primary targets of such suspicions were government employees, those in the entertainment industry, educators and union activists. Suspicions were often given credence despite inconclusive or questionable evidence, and the level of threat posed by a person's real or supposed leftist associations or beliefs was often greatly exaggerated. Many people suffered loss of employment and/or destruction of their careers; some even suffered imprisonment. Most of these punishments came about through trial verdicts later overturned, laws that were later declared unconstitutional, dismissals for reasons later declared illegal or actionable, or extra-legal procedures that would come into general disrepute.The most notable examples of McCarthyism include the speeches, investigations, and hearings of Senator McCarthy himself; the Hollywood blacklist, associated with hearings conducted by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC); and the various anti-communist activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under Director J. Edgar Hoover. McCarthyism was a widespread social and cultural phenomenon that affected all levels of society and was the source of a great deal of debate and conflict in the United States.