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During the Cold War era in the United States, individuals who were perceived to have communist leanings or sympathies were often labeled as communist sympathizers. This included politicians, writers, artists, and intellectuals who were suspected of supporting or advocating for communist ideologies.
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What were the vietcong beliefs?
The VC were communist sympathizers.
What was the main purpose of the houes committe on un American activities (huac)?
To witch hunt for Communist sympathizers.
Who helped the Vietcong?
The United States, Canada, Australia and Korea contributed military aid to the South Vietnamese government in their attempt to stop incursion from Communist North Vietnam.
How did fears of being labeled a communist affect Americans after World War 2?
it didnt
Vietcong army?
Communist sympathizers living in South Vietnam; often conducting guerrilla warfare against Republic of South Vietnam Government forces.
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.
Why did a second Red Scare occur in the late 1940s and 1950s?
it occured because of paranoia between communist and supervisors
Authors who put into words ideas that the Communist government did not like were labeled what?
They were sent into prison or got killed
Who lead a crusade against communism in the 1950's?
JOSEPH McCARTHY was a U.S. Senator who formed a witch-hunt to track down all supposed Communists and Communist-Sympathizers in the U.S.
What Is McCarthysim?
McCarthyism mean making unfair accusations of disloyalty without evidence. The term is named after Senator Joseph McCarthy who in the 1950s accused thousands of Americans of being communists or communist sympathizers.
Do communist countries have presidents?
In general, no. The position of General Secretary is more analogous to Prime Minister than President. Any position labeled "President" in a communist country is generally a purely ceremonial position.
In what year did the House Un-American Activities Committee investigate the movie industry in an attempt to root out communist sympathizers?
Senator Joseph McCarthy was infamous for seeking communism in the movie industry.
