McCarthyism

Question 1

What was the major motivation behind the actions of President Truman’s loyalty boards and those of the House Un-American Activities Committee?

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a fear of the spreading influence of the Soviet Union

Question 2

When the Rosenberg case was appealed to the Supreme Court, the court

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upheld the Rosenbergs’ conviction.

Question 3

Because of the activities of people like Klaus Fuchs, Harry Gold, and David Greenglass, the 1940s and 1950s can be called an age of

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espionage.

Question 4

As a result of Joseph McCarthy’s accusations and his committee hearings,

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thousands were accused of being communist sympathizers.

Question 5

In the 1950s, the House Un-American Activities Committee blacklisted 320 people who were associated with

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the entertainment industry.

Question 6

The purpose of President Truman’s Federal Employee Loyalty Program was to

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identify possible communists working within the federal government.

Question 7

When was the House Un-American Activities Committee formed?

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1938

Question 8

As a result of the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee, hundreds of people were

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blacklisted.

Question 9

Which of the following statements best characterizes the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s?

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The House Un-American Activities Committee wrongly accused many people.

Question 10

Which of the following was a result of Joseph McCarthy’s attacks on President Truman in the early 1950s?

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Dwight Eisenhower became president in 1952.

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