The Second Red Scare The fear of communism in the U.S. after WWII.

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The Second Red Scare The fear of communism in the U.S. after WWII

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The Second Red ScareThe fear of communism in the U.S. after WWII

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Causes• Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe• Chinese communist victory• American Communist Party• Soviet atomic bomb• Spy Cases–These led people to believe Soviet

infiltration into U.S. society.

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Loyalty Review Board• Designed to

review government employees to get rid of those that could be deemed disloyal.

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HUAC• Investigated

allegations of communist activity in the early years of the Cold War.

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McCarthyism• Sen. Joseph

McCarthy• Accused people of

being communist without providing evidence

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Spy Cases• Alger Hiss: accused of passing

documents to the USSR. Guilty of perjury.• Rosenbergs: accused of passing

atomic bomb secrets to USSR. Guilty of espionage.


The U.S. Enters WWII. Because of WWI and the Red Scare, many Americans had isolationist attitudes about America. Define “isolationist” Isolationists were.

The U.S. Enters WWII. Because of WWI and the Red Scare, many Americans had isolationist attitudes about America. Define “isolationist” Isolationists were.

The Post WWII World Part I Containing Communism.

The Post WWII World Part I Containing Communism.

Second Red Scare Late 1940s-early 1950s Concern that communism would spread to the U.S., fear of spies Feeling of paranoia; reflected in popular culture.

Second Red Scare Late 1940s-early 1950s Concern that communism would spread to the U.S., fear of spies Feeling of paranoia; reflected in popular culture.

The Red Scare Communism in America. Red Scare The term "Red Scare" has been applied to two distinct periods of strong anti-Communism in United States.

The Red Scare Communism in America. Red Scare The term "Red Scare" has been applied to two distinct periods of strong anti-Communism in United States.

The USSR in WWII - co02201641.schoolwires.net€¦ · The USSR in WWII Cameryn Fox, Trinity Trujillo, and Thea Roland. Soviet Aims 1. To ensure safety for the USSR 2. To expand Communism

The USSR in WWII - co02201641.schoolwires.net€¦ · The USSR in WWII Cameryn Fox, Trinity Trujillo, and Thea Roland. Soviet Aims 1. To ensure safety for the USSR 2. To expand Communism

And the 2 nd Red Scare Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthyism: = the use of intimidation and unfounded accusations in the name of fighting communism (or.

And the 2 nd Red Scare Senator Joseph McCarthy. McCarthyism: = the use of intimidation and unfounded accusations in the name of fighting communism (or.

The Red Scare - Home - Thomas County Schools · 2016-10-27 · The Red Scare The irrational but rampant fear of communism that swept the United States twice during the 20th century.

The Red Scare - Home - Thomas County Schools · 2016-10-27 · The Red Scare The irrational but rampant fear of communism that swept the United States twice during the 20th century.

The Day the Earth Stood Still. The Political Context Communism After WWII.

The Day the Earth Stood Still. The Political Context Communism After WWII.

Today’s Agenda Discuss the effects of WWII Lecture and Notes Vocabulary Terms – Yalta Conference – Soviet Union (USSR) – Communism – Democracy Capitalism,

Today’s Agenda Discuss the effects of WWII Lecture and Notes Vocabulary Terms – Yalta Conference – Soviet Union (USSR) – Communism – Democracy Capitalism,

Joseph McCarthy’s Commie Crusade. The Second Red Scare America’s fear of communism and the paranoid belief that it would upset capitalism/out government.

Joseph McCarthy’s Commie Crusade. The Second Red Scare America’s fear of communism and the paranoid belief that it would upset capitalism/out government.

As communism swept through Russia, fear that labor unions were influenced by Bolsheviks “Red Scare” of 1919-20 (1 st Red Scare) Crusade led by Attorney.

As communism swept through Russia, fear that labor unions were influenced by Bolsheviks “Red Scare” of 1919-20 (1 st Red Scare) Crusade led by Attorney.

The Marshall Plan & The Truman Doctrine. Communism and Poverty After WWII not only were there communism issues spreading throughout the world but poverty.

The Marshall Plan & The Truman Doctrine. Communism and Poverty After WWII not only were there communism issues spreading throughout the world but poverty.

Domestic Policy: Post WWII Red Scare, Warren Court Reforms, Great Society, Civil Rights Movement.

Domestic Policy: Post WWII Red Scare, Warren Court Reforms, Great Society, Civil Rights Movement.

America and World War I - rowewebpage.weebly.com...The Red Scare Concerns about communism grew in this country as the communists came to power in Russia and threatened to spread communism

America and World War I - rowewebpage.weebly.com...The Red Scare Concerns about communism grew in this country as the communists came to power in Russia and threatened to spread communism

The Second Red Scare. The Growing Fear of Communism Soviet Atomic Weapons In September 1949 Truman announced that the Soviet Union had exploded an.

The Second Red Scare. The Growing Fear of Communism Soviet Atomic Weapons In September 1949 Truman announced that the Soviet Union had exploded an.

The Twenties Part One A Turbulent Decade. Post World War I Issues ● Fear of Communism ● Limiting Immigration ● Labor Unrest You Tube: First Red Scare.

The Twenties Part One A Turbulent Decade. Post World War I Issues ● Fear of Communism ● Limiting Immigration ● Labor Unrest You Tube: First Red Scare.

The Red Scare Fear of Communism in America Vladimir Lenin & the Russian Revolution Adapted from a Power point created by Robert L. Martinez Primary content.

The Red Scare Fear of Communism in America Vladimir Lenin & the Russian Revolution Adapted from a Power point created by Robert L. Martinez Primary content.

Communism Spreads in East Asia€¦ · Communism Spreads in East Asia China Korea Vietnam. China’s Communist Revolution •After WWII, Mao (communist) resumed civil war against

Communism Spreads in East Asia€¦ · Communism Spreads in East Asia China Korea Vietnam. China’s Communist Revolution •After WWII, Mao (communist) resumed civil war against

The Americans pages 413-414. Red Scare got its name from the fact that the flag of communist Russia was red and the Red Scare was the fear of communism.

The Americans pages 413-414. Red Scare got its name from the fact that the flag of communist Russia was red and the Red Scare was the fear of communism.

1950s Part Deux (II): Cold War, Communism, and the Red Scare Historical Context for “The Crucible”

1950s Part Deux (II): Cold War, Communism, and the Red Scare Historical Context for “The Crucible”