McCarthyism

Anti Communism Movement

Who was Joseph McCarthy?

How did he promote his political career?

What serious threat did McCarthy think the US might face?

What was HUAC?

How were witnesses treated if they did not respond to being questioned about being Communist?

Who or What was McCarthy’s favorite target?

What is McCarthyism?

Why was the Democratic party associated with Communism?

What are Reds?

What are Pinks?

Who was Alger Hiss?

Who were the Rosenbergs?

How did McCarthyism affect American lives?

What was the opinion about compulsory health care in the late 1940’s?

Why was government funding for vaccinations reduced?

Give 3 examples of how the government tried to curb the Communist threat:

How did Communist hysteria threaten education?

How did the film industry support the anti-communist movement?

What happened to end the era of McCarthyism?