McCarthyism (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was McCarthyism?
When was McCarthyism?
1950s
Term for McCarthyism era
Term for McCarthyism era
Red Scare
What is McCarthyism?
What is McCarthyism?
Making accusations without proper evidence
When USSR tested nuclear weapons
When USSR tested nuclear weapons
1949
US policy to stop communism spread
US policy to stop communism spread
Containment
Govt employee accused of spying 1950
Govt employee accused of spying 1950
Alger Hiss
Americans executed for spying 1953
Americans executed for spying 1953
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
HUAC stands for
HUAC stands for
House Un-American Activities Committee
When HUAC established
When HUAC established
1938
HUAC investigated how many 1947-50
HUAC investigated how many 1947-50
Millions of Americans
McCarthy's claim in 1950
McCarthy's claim in 1950
Had names of 200 communist spies in govt
McCarthy's investigation period
McCarthy's investigation period
1950-1955
How many books removed as 'communist'?
How many books removed as 'communist'?
30,000
What caused McCarthy's downfall
What caused McCarthy's downfall
Accused 45 army officers without proof
McCarthyism today means
McCarthyism today means
Making unfounded accusations