Gen. fear of communist influence

Question 1

During WW2, around how many Americans were in the american communist party?

Answer 1

80K

Question 2

What orgaisation was established to investigate alleged Communist activities? Please just use letters or spaces. I will accept acronyms.

Answer 2

HUAC

Question 3

Gen (3)

Answer 3

1. American Concerns About National Security in Early Cold War Years (2)
2. Fear of American Communists During World War II (2)
3. Consequences of Fear of Communism (2)

Question 4

Gen (3)
1. American Concerns About National Security in Early Cold War Years (2)

Answer 4

a. Many Americans were worried about the security of the United States
b. Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and Communist takeover of China fuelled fear of spread of communism globally.

Question 5

Gen (3)
2. Fear of American Communists During World War II (2)

Answer 5

a. About 80,000 Americans claimed membership in Communist Party
b. Some people believed that the loyalty of these American Communists was to the Soviet Union. (2)

Question 6

Gen (3)
2. Fear of American Communists During World War II (2)
b. Some people believed that the loyalty of these American Communists was to the Soviet Union. (2)

Answer 6

i. This fuelled suspicion and fear of Communist influence in America.
ii. Some believed that Communists were a threat to American national security and democracy.

Question 7

Gen (3)
3. Consequences of Fear of Communism (2)

Answer 7

a. Resulted in policies that restricted civil liberties and freedom of speech. (2)
b. Led to an atmosphere of suspicion and paranoia in America. (2)

Question 8

Gen (3)
3. Consequences of Fear of Communism (2)
a. Resulted in policies that restricted civil liberties and freedom of speech. (2)

Answer 8

i. House Un-American Activities Committee was established to investigate alleged Communist activities.
ii. Many people were blacklisted or unfairly targeted in investigations.

Question 9

Gen (3)
3. Consequences of Fear of Communism (2)
b. Led to an atmosphere of suspicion and paranoia in America. (2)

Answer 9

i. McCarthyism characterized by false accusations and aggressive tactics became prominent.
ii. Fear of communism had a significant impact on American society and culture in the 1940s and 1950s.