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There were thousands of Americans who were persecuted by Joe McCarthy and the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Five of these were Leonard Bernstein, musician; Albert Einstein, physicist; Allen Ginsberg, poet; Pete Seeger, folksinger and Gypsy Rose Lee, actress and stripper.

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Who was the us senator responsible for the anti-communist movement known a red scare?

The US senator's name was Joseph McCarthy. The Red Scare is also known as McCarthyism.


When did the fear of Communism known as the Red Scare begin in the US?

Following the Bolshevist revolution the first 'Red Scare' was from 1919 through 1921 then the second 'Red Scare' (McCarthyism) followed after the Second World War 1947 to 1954 .


Us senator responsible for red scare?

The U.S. Senator most commonly associated with the Red Scare is Joseph McCarthy. During the early 1950s, he led a campaign against alleged communists in the government and other institutions, which became known as McCarthyism. His aggressive tactics and unfounded accusations created a climate of fear and suspicion, impacting many lives and careers. McCarthy's actions contributed significantly to the broader Red Scare in the United States during the Cold War era.


The recorded events of people are known as?

The recorded events of people is known as, "History".


What we'll known senator conducted these communist witch hunts What word do we use today to refer to this era in history?

The well-known senator who conducted the communist witch hunts was Joseph McCarthy. This period in history is commonly referred to as "McCarthyism," characterized by aggressive investigations and accusations aimed at rooting out alleged communists in the U.S. government and other sectors. The era is marked by widespread fear, paranoia, and the violation of civil liberties.

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What is McCarthy witch hunts?

Joseph McCarthy did not hunt witches, he sought out and persecuted anyone who had communistic values or tendencies, he would oversee hearings and blackballed so many people that this kind of persecution is known as "McCarthyism"


During the red scare many were accused of being communist even without evidence to prove it this was known as?

McCarthyism -Apex


Why do Jews believe Jesus persecuted the Jews?

They don't believe this, I have no idea where you got that information, but it's not correct. I have never known anyone who was Jewish who believed that Jesus persecuted the Jewish people.


What describes the method that Joseph r McCarthy used which to be known as McCarthyism?

Extreme, reckless charges that caused people to lose their jobs and destroyed their reputations.


What describes the method that Joseph McCarthy used which came to be known as McCarthyism?

Extreme, reckless charges that caused people to lose their jobs and destroyed their reputations.


What describes the method that Joseph R. McCarthy used which came to be known as mccarthyism?

Extreme, reckless charges that caused people to lose their jobs and destroyed their reputations.


The queen who persecuted the Protestants was known as?

Bloody mary(:


Which of the following describes the method that Joseph R. McCarthy used which came to be known as McCarthyism?

extreme, reckless charges that caused people to lose their jobs and destroyed their reputations


What did brother Andrew do in his life?

Brother Andrew, also known as Andrew van der Bijl, was a Dutch Christian missionary who is best known for smuggling Bibles into communist countries during the Cold War. He founded the ministry "Open Doors" to support persecuted Christians around the world. His work has been influential in bringing awareness to religious persecution and advocating for those who are persecuted for their faith.


What was the name of the militant group of germans that persecuted jews?

This group was formally known as the National Socialists, but they are better known as the Nazis.


Who was the us senator responsible for the anti-communist movement known a red scare?

The US senator's name was Joseph McCarthy. The Red Scare is also known as McCarthyism.


What country is Baha'i?

Baha'is were founded in what is now known as Iran. They are persecuted in that country right to this very day.