America: McCarthyism Flashcards
1
Q
What did Joseph McCarthy use to help further his political career?
A
The fear of communism
2
Q
How did he use the fear of communism?
A
Had a list of over 200 communists working for the government - threaten people
3
Q
How did it help him?
A
Was on front page news and many saw him as an anti-communist hero
4
Q
What did McCarther do for the next 5 years?
A
Waged a wild campaign of investigation. Some linked to witch hunts
5
Q
What would happen to people who criticised McCather?
A
They were accused of being supporters of communism which could get them sacked
6
Q
What did McCather do in 1954?
A
Accused 45 army officers of being communist but he had no evidence and McCarthyism began to loose public support
