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Why do you think that McCarthy accused people of communist activities?
Fear
How were the accused by McCarthy investigated?
McCarthy accused many Americans of being communists. Ironically, he was never able to actually identify any communists. People who McCarthy named were brought before a senate committee and made to testify, and try to explain their innocence. McCarthy ruined many careers by falsely accusing people of being communist.
What did senator McCarthy do in the 1950's?
Senator McCarthy started blaming people to be communist. He would blame people who would go against him. But people wouldn't fight McCarthy because they were afraid of them.
What happened to people in America that were accused of being communist during McCarthyism during the 1950?
They would get blacklisted, and not be allowed to be hired, so they'd loose money, and people would be against the person who was accused.
Why did people fear McCarthyism?
fear of retaliation, people did not want to be charged because they were communists. Even if someone did something a little bit suspicious, McCarthy could immediately charge them for being communist. people became fearful of McCarthyism even if they were not communists because you could be accused because you had a relative who was a communist or a friend who was a communist.
How did McCarthy's witch hunts affect the people who were accused?
Suspected Communists
How did McCarthy and huac create a reign of terrior?
Joseph McCarthy and the House Committee on Un-American Activities created a reign of terror by going on a communist witch hunt. McCarthy questioned the loyalty and patriotism of people he suspected of being communists. Hearings were held and reputations were ruined.
What questiond were the accused people of the Red Scare asked?
Accused people during the Red Scare were often asked about their political affiliations, associations with communist organizations, and any activities that were deemed subversive or anti-American. They were also asked to provide names of others who may have been involved in similar activities.
How was McCarthy able to gain such a powerful hold on the public and government?
As a senator, he exploited the people's fear of communism. The Russians had the a-bomb, China went communist, the stalemate that ended the Korean war. The American people feared communism and Senator McCarthy expressed their fears for a while, until he went to far and accused almost everyone of being a communist. His paranoia got the better of him and he lost power fast.
How was McCarthy able to gain a powerful hold on the government and public?
As a senator, he exploited the people's fear of communism. The Russians had the a-bomb, China went communist, the stalemate that ended the Korean War. The American people feared communism and Senator McCarthy expressed their fears for a while, until he went to far and accused almost everyone of being a communist. His paranoia got the better of him and he lost power fast.
Did Mcarthy lose power when he was reavealed to be communist?
No. McCarthy lost power y accusing other people to be Communist- with no evidence that they were.
Did people accused of communism get executed in the communist trials of 1950?
Many people were accused of communism in the 1950s but the only people executed were Ethel and Julius Rosenberg in 1951.
