The Red Scare: Fear and Suspicion in America

This worksheet explores the causes, events, and impact of the Red Scare periods in U.S. history, focusing on the anti-communist hysteria and its consequences.

Grade 10 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryRed Scare

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D2.His.4.9-12. Analyze how historical contexts shaped peoples’ perspectives at the time.D2.His.14.9-12. Analyze multiple and complex causes and effects of events in the past.D2.Civ.10.9-12. Explain the relevance of personal interests and experiences to the development of civic virtues, democratic principles, constitutional rights, and self-governance.

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Social StudiesU.S. HistoryRed ScareCold WarMcCarthyismCommunism

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The Red Scare: Fear and Suspicion in America

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Which of the following best describes the primary fear during the Red Scare periods in the United States?

Fear of economic depression

Fear of communist infiltration and revolution

Fear of foreign invasion

Fear of natural disasters

2. Senator Joseph McCarthy became infamous during the Second Red Scare for:

Promoting civil rights legislation

Leading investigations into alleged communist spies

Negotiating peace treaties with the Soviet Union

Advocating for increased international trade

1. The was a committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, created to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties.

2. During the Red Scare, many individuals in Hollywood were from working due to suspected communist sympathies.

1. The First Red Scare occurred immediately after World War II.

True

False

2. McCarthyism is a term used to describe the practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence.

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False

1. Briefly explain the impact of the Red Scare on American civil liberties.

2. How did the Cold War contribute to the atmosphere of fear and suspicion during the Red Scare?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Espionage

Propaganda

Subversion

Hysteria

1. The widespread during the Red Scare led to many false accusations and ruined careers.

2. The fear of by foreign powers was a major factor in the government's response to perceived communist threats.