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Connects the popular "The Crucible" to the time period of the 1950s and the Red Scare.

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The Crucible was seen as a metaphor for a modern day witch hunt in the McCarthy time period. The word McCarthyism is know for ¨ the practice of publicizing accusation of political...

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Excerpt from "Testimony from House Un-American Activities Hollywood Hearings, October 1947"
The HUAC shows its skepticism of communism and those involved with the party.

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Excerpt from "Speech on Communists in the U.S. State Department"
Americans were fearful of the spread of communism, and McCarthy was not very popular with the public, so this speech just sparked fear.

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Biography of Joseph McCarthy's life; including his leadership in the government and impact on its views of government.

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Reference from "U.S. History in Context"
Highlights the definition of McCarthyism and it's impact on society.

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Reference from "U.S. History in Context"
Gives the global context, events, and effects of the Red Scare.