USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

MCCARTHYISM AND THE RED SCARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The U.S. also feared that ____ agents had infiltrated the federal ____
A
communist / government
B
socialist / congress
C
capitalist / securities commission
D
baptist / tax agency
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Red Scare of 1919-1920, many in the United States feared recent immigrants and dissidents, particularly those who embraced communist, socialist, or anarchist ideology.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1947, President Harry S. Truman pledged that the United States would help any nation resist communism in order to prevent its spread. His policy of containment is known as the Truman Doctrine.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Red Scare was hysteria over the perceived threat posed by Communists in the U.S. during the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States, which intensified in the late 1940s and early 1950s. (Communists were often referred to as “Reds” for their allegiance to the red Soviet flag.)

Detailed explanation-4: -What are three ways that U.S. reacted to fear of communism at home? Truman set up Loyalty Review Board to investigate over 3 million. Congress set up HUAC to look for Communists. Hollywood created list of 500 people and refused to hire people on black list.

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