Second Red Scare & McCarthyism
Investigate the fear of communism at home, the hunt for subversives, and the rise of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Key Questions
- Analyze the causes and consequences of the Second Red Scare in the United States.
- Explain the tactics and impact of Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist crusade.
- Critique the extent to which McCarthyism violated civil liberties and freedom of speech.
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