answersLogoWhite

0

A Red Scare refers to a period of intense fear and paranoia about the perceived threat of communism, particularly in the United States. The first Red Scare occurred after World War I, fueled by the Bolshevik Revolution and labor strikes, leading to widespread anti-communist sentiments and government crackdowns on suspected radicals. The second Red Scare, in the late 1940s and 1950s, was marked by McCarthyism, where Senator Joseph McCarthy led efforts to root out alleged communists in government and other sectors, resulting in significant civil liberties violations and social upheaval.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

1mo ago

What else can I help you with?