Role Of Mccarthy Flashcards
What did Joseph McCarthy claim in 1950?
He claimed to have a list of 205 communists working in the State Department.
What was McCarthyism?
A campaign against alleged communists in the US government and other institutions.
What were the consequences of McCarthy’s actions by 1951?
400 Americans went to jail without a fair trial and 9,500 civil servants were dismissed.
What methods did McCarthy use during his investigations?
He used bullying and aggression during Senate hearings.
What happened to many teachers during the McCarthy era?
600 teachers lost their jobs after being accused of being communists.
What was the public perception of McCarthy by 1954?
He was seen as rude and his popularity drastically fell.
What was the outcome of McCarthy’s televised hearings?
They exposed his evidence as weak and just rumors.
What was the impact of the Communist Control Act?
It banned the Communist Party altogether.
What did the media do to McCarthy’s image?
The media negatively portrayed him.
What happened to McCarthy in 1957?
He was dismissed from office and died an alcoholic.
What atmosphere did McCarthy create in America?
An anti-democratic atmosphere where anyone showing sympathy for the poor was labeled a ‘commie’.
