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McCarthyism works by accusing your subject of treason, subversion, or disloyalty with little or no evidence. An example of this would be accusing President Obama of being communist without having the proof to back it up. This tactic is used to cast doubt on your opponent.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoMcCarthy used anticommunism as his only "explanation"
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Was McCarthyism justified?
Sure....
How is McCarthyism connected to the Salem witch trials?
McCarthyism is a mob mentality driven by fear, often a fear of something nonexistent. So the Salem witch trials is a great example of McCarthyism, for the people of colonial Massachusetts were driven by mob mentality and fear.
Did McCarthyism start before the Korean War?
no
What time period is McCarthyism?
1950's
How is mccarthyism viewed today?
McCarthyism is viewed as a dark chapter in the history of the United States. Many lives were ruined because of the accusations that were baseless and untruthful.
Which work of art was inspired by the 1950s era of mccarthyism in the US?
Which work of at was inspired by the 1950s era of McCarthyism in the United States
The perspective from which the media covered anticommunism and McCarthyism?
the persepective from which the media covered anticommunism and mccarthyism
How did mccarthyism start?
Explain how McCarthyism affected the lives and political thinking of people in the U.S
How was the McCarthyism able to happen?
McCarthyism was able to happen because people had an extreme fear of communism.
How long did mccarthyism last?
McCarthyism started after WWII in the 50's, when communism started.
Was McCarthyism justified?
Sure....
In what extent was McCarthyism justified?
No
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What does term McCarthyism refer to?
McCarthyism occured in the 1940s & 1950s, Many people in the USA were accused of being communists with no proof.
What historical event is The Crucible about?
Mccarthyism
Blacklisted entertainers were victims of?
McCarthyism
What were the blacklist entertainers victims of?
McCarthyism
