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All communists were unemployed. The only way for a "communist" to stay out of jail, or to keep a steady job, was to give names of other "communists". Since many of the accused were not truly communists, they did not know any other communists. This caused many innocent people to be accused.
It caused the blacklisting of actors, actresses, writers, directors, etc. in the film Industry because of the Red Scare.
McCarthyism was a campaign, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, against alleged communists in the US government and other institutions. Some of its effects were the loss of jobs, the fear and trauma it caused for the victims and the stifling of progress and individual expression.
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∙ 9y agoMcCarthyism traces its beginnings back to the First World War, when a fear of communism took hold of Americans who believed it might covertly take over their society. The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States exacerbated this fear, paving the way for McCarthyism. McCarthy, a Wisconsin Republican, led what amounted to a witch hunt against Americans who had alleged communist ties. Beginning with federal officials, his attacks eventually centered on people in the arts, science and entertainment industries. His accusations ended careers, and led many to become ostracized when the allegations were publicly posted.
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∙ 13y agowell, through mccarthy's various views, he was able to greatly shape the new domestic poliices. Due to his mom abusing him when he was a child, he wanted to protect the children of the world.
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∙ 13y agoOne of the long term consequences of being convicted of communism was not being able to get work. Lots of people were out of the job because of this
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∙ 11y agohe died
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How did the McCarthy era grow out of the hunt for communist at home?
McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence. During the McCarthy era, thousands of Americans were accused of being Communists or communist sympathizers.
How did the police of the Reconstruction Era affect African-Americans?
They provided protections for African Americans (apex)
How did the end of the reconstruction era affect African-Americans?
Many states rolled back protections for African Americans.
How many communists did the US execute during McCarthy era?
205 were on a list. but according to the McCarthy Era worksheet it was none there never was a list.
How did polocies of the reconstruction era affect African Americans?
the polocies increased their voting rights
Who was president during the McCarthy era?
Truman
What has the author Sheryl McCarthy written?
Sheryl McCarthy has written: 'Why arethe heroesalways white?' -- subject(s): Social conditions, Afro-Americans, African Americans
How did senator McCarthy accusations of communists influence affect domestic life?
During weeks of televised hearings, millions of Americans watched McCarthy question and bully officers, harassing them about trivial details and accusing them of misconduct. His popular support began to fade.
In the McCarthy era what did many people live in fear of?
communism
How did Depression Era movies affect Americans?
Depression era movies helped sustain national morale, and acted as a form of escapism during a troubled time.
What was joesph McCarthy say is the job' of Americans and republicans''?
"Our Jobs of Americans and Republicans is to dislodge the traitors from every place where they've been sent to do traitorous work." -- Joseph McCarthy
How did the policies of the reconstruction era affect Americans?
They provided protections for African Americans. The policies increased their voting rights. Some of the policies placed African Americans in elected official positions in the South.
