Consensus over the Red Scare - HUAC and the Hiss Case (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was HUAC created?
In which year was HUAC created?
1938
During which period did the Red Scare occur in America?
During which period did the Red Scare occur in America?
Late 1940s and 1950s
McCarthyism was named after which U.S. Senator?
McCarthyism was named after which U.S. Senator?
Senator Joseph McCarthy
What event fuelled fear of communism alongside the rise of communist China?
What event fuelled fear of communism alongside the rise of communist China?
Soviet Union's nuclear bomb development
Who were the Hollywood Ten?
Who were the Hollywood Ten?
Screenwriters & directors
Which amendment did the Hollywood Ten cite when refusing to testify before HUAC?
Which amendment did the Hollywood Ten cite when refusing to testify before HUAC?
First Amendment
What was Alger Hiss's position when accused of being a Soviet spy?
What was Alger Hiss's position when accused of being a Soviet spy?
High-ranking State Dept official
Who was Whittaker Chambers?
Who was Whittaker Chambers?
Former communist spy
What were the Pumpkin Papers?
What were the Pumpkin Papers?
Microfilm documents
What was the outcome of Alger Hiss's first trial?
What was the outcome of Alger Hiss's first trial?
Hung jury
In which year was Alger Hiss convicted of perjury?
In which year was Alger Hiss convicted of perjury?
1950
Which anti-communist politician's career was boosted by the Hiss case?
Which anti-communist politician's career was boosted by the Hiss case?
Richard Nixon