McCarthyism
1950’s fear of Communism is high in the USA
Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy (House of Un-American Activities Committee)
Period of Paranoia (1950-54)
Becomes a witching
People had their careers ruined, for being suspected of being communist.
If you were found guilty of being communist in trials you’d be thrown in jail
Suggestion of guilt was enough to ruin most people.
Summary:
"Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Communist party?"
In the 1950s, thousands of Americans who toiled in the government, served in the army, worked in the movie industry, or came from various walks of life had to answer that question before a congressional panel.
-Named after Joseph McCarthy. Was a period of intense anti-communism, also known as the red scare.
-Occurring in the US from 1948-1956.
Subjunctive Question: Would there have been a soviet equivalent to McCarthyism
Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy (House of Un-American Activities Committee)
Period of Paranoia (1950-54)
Becomes a witching
People had their careers ruined, for being suspected of being communist.
If you were found guilty of being communist in trials you’d be thrown in jail
Suggestion of guilt was enough to ruin most people.
Summary:
"Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Communist party?"
In the 1950s, thousands of Americans who toiled in the government, served in the army, worked in the movie industry, or came from various walks of life had to answer that question before a congressional panel.
-Named after Joseph McCarthy. Was a period of intense anti-communism, also known as the red scare.
-Occurring in the US from 1948-1956.
Subjunctive Question: Would there have been a soviet equivalent to McCarthyism