THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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created opposition to US involvement in Latin American affairs
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Encouraged the widespread fear of Communism
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strengthened the US Army
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encouraged the Americans to stand up for their civil rights
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Detailed explanation-1: -Senator McCarthy stirred up further fear in the United States of communists infiltrating the country by saying that communist spies were omnipresent, and he was America’s only salvation, using this fear to increase his own influence.
Detailed explanation-2: -He is known for alleging that numerous communists and Soviet spies and sympathizers had infiltrated the United States federal government, universities, film industry, and elsewhere.
Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of the Red Scare 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-4: -McCarthy launched the House of Un-American Committee (HUAC) which investigated Nazi ties within the U.S. but later after WW2 changed to investigate citizens with communist ties. He was also responsible for the Red Scare: the potential rise of Communism within the United States.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.