Red Scare Summative Flashcards
1
Q
Two reasons that the 1950’s Red Scare happened
A
1949: China failing to communism
1949: International events had heightened America’s forces
2
Q
What was the Red Scare and what impact did it have on America?
A
Red Scare was a period of hysteria over the perceived threat of communist.
3
Q
What was the FBI’s connection to HUAC?
A
J. Hoover aided legislative investigations of communist activities.
4
Q
What are three consequences that happened to individuals who “pleaded the Fifth”?
A
Found Guilty
Lost Home
Lost Jobs
