McCarthyism Flashcards
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
He was a US senator.
In 1950, McCarthy said that he had a list of what?
Communists working for the US government.
McCarthy’s list came when the ___ _____ was at its height.
Red Scare
As a result of McCarthy’s list, __ states brought in anti-communist laws.
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Some people who had been communist party members ____ _____ ____, and some were even _____ __.
lost their jobs, and some were even beaten up.
McCarthy accused his personal enemies and _____ ______ against them.
forged evidence
McCarthy started searching communists in the __ _____ _____.
US armed forces.
Americans were not pleased with McCarthy as they say him ________ ___ ______ on tv.
bullying war heroes
Who turned against McCarthy?
The media and the Senate.
In 1954 the Senate censured McCarthy for ______ _______.
improper behaviour.
