McCarthyism (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which decade did McCarthyism occur?
In which decade did McCarthyism occur?
1950s
What was the Red Scare era of the 1950s also known as?
What was the Red Scare era of the 1950s also known as?
McCarthyism
When did the Soviet Union begin testing nuclear weapons?
When did the Soviet Union begin testing nuclear weapons?
1949
How many communist spies did McCarthy claim to have names of in 1950?
How many communist spies did McCarthy claim to have names of in 1950?
200
When was the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) established?
When was the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) established?
1938
How many Americans investigated by HUAC (1947-50) were convicted of spying?
How many Americans investigated by HUAC (1947-50) were convicted of spying?
None
When were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for spying?
When were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for spying?
1953
How many books did McCarthy's researchers identify as 'communist'?
How many books did McCarthy's researchers identify as 'communist'?
30,000
What triggered McCarthy's downfall?
What triggered McCarthy's downfall?
Accusing 45 army officers
When did the Korean War take place?
When did the Korean War take place?
1950-1953
What happened to filmmakers who refused to answer questions about their political beliefs?
What happened to filmmakers who refused to answer questions about their political beliefs?
They were jailed & banned from Hollywood
What does the term 'McCarthyism' describe?
What does the term 'McCarthyism' describe?
Making accusations without evidence