Communism in the Entertainment Industry Flashcards
1
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What was the Red Scare of the 1950s?
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A period in which Senator McCarthy became a tireless crusader against communism.
2
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Who was Joseph McCarthy?
A
A Republican Senator for the state of Wisconsin.
3
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What did Joseph McCarthy claim about the Government?
A
That some 205 Communist spies had infiltrated the U.S. Federal Government.
4
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What was McCarthyism?
A
- The practice of accusing somone of *disloyalty with little to no evidence.
- Methods of unfair investigation and accusation to supress opposition.
*being a communist
5
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What were the Truman Loyalty Oaths?
A
Program that required federal employees to swear loyalty to the United States.
Established to prevent the inflitration of Communists into the government.
6
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When was the HUAC created?
A
In 1938
7
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A
Disloyalty and rebel activities
