The Red Scare Flashcards
Who was a member of the State Department and advisor to Roosevelt in the 1930s?
The individual was accused by HUAC of leaking information to the Soviets and was sentenced to prison for 5 years for lying to the court.
What event in 1917 contributed to public hysteria about communism in the USA?
The Russian Revolution led to the media portraying Bolshevik revolution as a threat, creating fear in capitalist countries.
What was the impact of the Russian Revolution on the perception of communism?
It proved that communist spies could exist everywhere, increasing hysteria about the global spread of communism.
What was the labor unrest in the USA post-WWI characterized by?
Numerous labor strikes occurred during a period of laissez-faire economic policies.
What happened to individuals suspected of passing information to the Soviets about the atomic bomb?
They were executed in 1953 due to suspicions of espionage.
What was introduced in 1947 to combat security risks in the federal government?
The federal employee Loyalty program was introduced.
What happened to those who refused to answer HUAC questions?
They were subpoenaed and imprisoned for pleading the First Amendment.
What was the role of HUAC?
The House Committee on Un-American Activities investigated communist involvement in various sectors.
What happened to the Hollywood 10?
They were jailed and blacklisted, never able to work in Hollywood again.
What was the effect of the Hollywood 10’s actions on public perception?
It gave publicity to HUAC’s work and increased public hysteria about communism.
What did the federal employee Loyalty program entail?
Every person taking a new job in civil service or government would be investigated.
When did HUAC begin public hearings on the threat of the communist party?
In 1947, HUAC began public hearings on the threat of communism to America.
What was set up by Congress in 1938?
A committee to investigate communist involvement in the film industry, education, unions, and government.
