What was the term for the fear of communism spread over the country?

Answer 1

In the 1930s there was what is referred to as the "First Red Scare". The term 'red' was commonly used to describe communism/communists. Later on following World War II and moving to the 1950s, the United States and Russia had increased tensions, and Americans began to fear communism yet again. This decade witnessed what historians refer to as the "Second Red Scare".

Answer 2

It was called "McCarthyism." It was named after Senator Joe McCarthy who led an anti-communist with hunt during the cold war.

Answer 3

The Red Scare refers to the fear that existed that Communists would try to take over the United States. There are have been two Red Scares in U.S. history.

Answer 4

The Red Menace, the Red Threat, the Red Scare. Pretty much any frightening noun following the word "Red."

Answer 5

It depends on the way the threat was manifest. The overarching term was "the Red Scare", but "the Domino Theory", "the Yellow Scare", and other fears of Communism are common.

Answer 6

The "Red Scare."

Answer 7

the red scare