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There was little if any, factual basis to stories about infiltration; a publicity seeking, somewhat paranoid, heavily drinking Senator, named Joe McCarthy set himself up as a "commie detector". He held long, baseless hearings in Congress, accused many, many people of being communists, with only the word of others paid to "speak out", or in some cases, on no more basis than that a relative of the accused, originally came from the USSR. Some of his accusations were made on the basis of no evidence at all.
After ruining many lives, McCarthy was finally disgraced after bizarre allegations against US Army personnel. One of his cadre, Roy Cohn, was particularly brutal, sometimes blackmailing the innocent into sex acts to avoid exposure. Some choose suicide over the disgrace the powerful McCarthy arbitrarily meted out*.
At the end, one brave US Army attorney, Joseph N. Welch, had the courage to stand up for America and denounce the crew of liars. Eisenhower also began to move toward an end to the McCarthy witch hunt.
McCarthy died, drunk, and stripped of power, after losing his iron fist, and one of the darkest periods in 20th century US history came to an end.
*One US soldier, after his parents had been "revealed" by the McCarthyites as having read a Russian language newspaper, took his own life. Several books and movies have been released, detailing the horrors of the McCarthy years.
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How did government spending Change from the 1930s to the 1940s?
Government spending significantly increased from the 1930s to the 1940s, primarily due to the economic demands of World War II. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, government expenditures were focused on relief and recovery programs, such as the New Deal initiatives aimed at stimulating the economy. However, by the 1940s, military spending surged to support the war effort, leading to a dramatic rise in overall government spending as the U.S. ramped up production and mobilization. This transition marked a shift from domestic recovery efforts to large-scale military investment.
What caused the red scare of the 1940s and 1950s-?
The fear that communists outside and inside America were working to destroy american life
When During the 1930s and 1940 which type of governmet controlled Germany?
During the 1930s and 1940s, Germany was controlled by a totalitarian regime led by the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party), under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. This regime, which began its rise to power in 1933, implemented fascist policies, suppressed dissent, and promoted aggressive nationalism and militarism. The government was characterized by state control over many aspects of life, including the economy, media, and education, as well as the systematic persecution of Jews and other minority groups.
What started the welfare system?
In Britain the Beveridge Report in the 1940s was very influential in the Labour post war government of Clement Attlee. It established the 'Welfare State'.
What are the results in America of the red scare?
The Red Scare in America, particularly during the late 1940s and early 1950s, led to widespread paranoia about communism infiltrating American society and government. This resulted in the persecution of suspected communists, including the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigations, McCarthyism, and blacklisting in entertainment and other industries. Many individuals faced job loss, social ostracism, and legal repercussions without fair trials. The environment fostered a culture of fear and suspicion, impacting civil liberties and leading to a legacy of distrust in government and institutions.
The Chinese Communists were successful in their revolution during the 1930s and 1940s mainly because the Communists?
Emphasized the needs of the rural peasant population
During the 1930s and 1940s which type of government controlled Germany?
Fascism from 1933 until 1945
Population in 1930s-1940s?
In the 1930s there were about 131,000,000 people living in the United States. In the 1940s this number increased to about 134,000,000.
How did government spending Change from the 1930s to the 1940s?
Government spending significantly increased from the 1930s to the 1940s, primarily due to the economic demands of World War II. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, government expenditures were focused on relief and recovery programs, such as the New Deal initiatives aimed at stimulating the economy. However, by the 1940s, military spending surged to support the war effort, leading to a dramatic rise in overall government spending as the U.S. ramped up production and mobilization. This transition marked a shift from domestic recovery efforts to large-scale military investment.
When did Tap start?
during the 1930s to the 1940s
Where did Hemingway live in 1930s and 1940s?
Spain.
When was Cystic fibrosis discovered?
1930s - 1940s
When did tap dancing start?
during the 1930s to the 1940s
During the 1930s and 1940s Germany was controlled by an?
the dictatorship
New Criticism it first began when?
1930s and 1940s
The 1930s and 1940s were known as the golden age of?
swing
Where was the center of the black music world in the 1930s and 1940s?
In the 1920s and 1930s it was Harlem, New York City.
