THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
MCCARTHYISM AND THE RED SCARE
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There was more public support for the repeal of segregation laws.
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There was more public support for the buildup of nuclear weapons.
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The government supported the rise of independence movements in Southeast Asia.
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The government supported the overthrow of repressive dictatorships in Latin America.
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Detailed explanation-1: -How did the fear of communism shape life in the United States in the 1950s? By having Americans face a new world order that has precipitated global terrorism and uncertainty. How did the long Telegram shape American policy in dealing with Soviets? By explaining his views of the Soviets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Widespread fear of communism during the Red Scare led state and federal governments to pass laws requiring government officials and labor leaders to pledge their allegiance to the United States.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did fear of domestic communism affect American society during the Cold War? Fear of communism made Americans willing to limit certain civil liberties in the effort to protect the nation from communist espionage.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Cold War affected domestic policy two ways: socially and economically. Socially, the intensive indoctrination of the American people led to a regression of social reforms. Economically, enormous growth spurred by industries related to war was aided by heavy government expansion.