The Red Scare- oops it happened again

when was the second red scare

1947-54

what was the Cold War

a period of time where the USA thought that the rivalry between them and the USSR could turn into war

What is containment

stopping the spread of communism

why did people think containment was working

in the late 1940s China became communists

who were found guilty of spying for the USSR in June 1953

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg

why dud the fear of communism increase

people thought it could spread to America since many other places were Communists, the Cold War, containment not working and communist spies sparking fear that communists were everywhere

what did the HUAC (House of Representatives Un-American Activities Committee) do

searched for communists in the government, workplaces and movie industry

What did the Loyalty Programme allow the FBI to do

investigate all government employees and sack any security risks

How many Americans were found guilty of spying from 1947-1950

none

What was McCarthyism

a campaign against alleged communists, lead by politician Joseph McCarthy

What did McCarthy claim he had to further his political career

a list of over 200 communists working for the government

was anti-communist McCarthy seen as a hero

yes

what did McCarthy do from 1950-1955

waged a wild campaign of investigations

why couldn't people criticise McCarthy

they would be accused of supporting communism and may lose their jobs over it

What did McCarthy do that made him lose public support

accused 45 army officers of being communists with no real proof in 1954