US7 The Growing Fear Of Communism Flashcards
What was the name of the American’s fear of communism that arose immediately after the Second World War until the mid 1950s?
The second ‘Red Scare’
When was the first ‘Red Scare’?
1920s
What were American and Soviet union political systems?
Capitalism and communism
What was the period of rivalry between Soviet Union and America called?
The Cold War
What would people afraid the Cold War could result in?
A devastating nuclear war
Why did Americans worry that communism might spread to the USA?
Because many countries in eastern Europe were under the communist influence of the Soviet union
What was the US government policy aimed to stop the spread of communism called?
Containment
Why did America fear that containment wasn’t working and communism was spreading in the late 1940s?
Because China became a communist state
Which member of the US government was accused of spying for the Soviet union?
Alger Hiss
Who was found guilty of spying and executed in June 1953?
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
How did the scandals of Algar Hiss and Ethel and Julius Rosenberg affect America?
They became headline news and the fear they were communist at work across America grew 
What was the name of the US government group that began searching for communist in the US government in workplaces in the media and in the movie industry? 
The House of representatives Un-American Activities Committee or HUAC
What did President Truman‘s loyalty program allow?
It allowed the federal bureau of investigation to investigate all government employees and sack and security risks
Between 1947 and 1950 how many Americans were investigated by the HUAC and the loyalty programs?
Millions of Americans
Although none were found guilty of spying
Although no Americans were found guilty of spying by Truman’s HUAC and loyalty programs what happened to many people because of the investigation? 
Many people were forced out of their jobs because of the disgrace associated with their investigation
