Topic 7b-The Cold War at Home Student Objectives Explain the major actions undertaken by the HUAC Describe the rise of Joseph McCarthy and analyze his fall from power Demonstrate how McCarthyism and Communist/USSR fear affected everyday American life

The Second Red Scare 1st Red Scare (1920s) 2nd Red Scare (post WWII) Fear of Communism Palmer Raids and Deportations 2nd Red Scare (post WWII) Much larger fear than 1920s Federal Employee Loyalty Program Screening of govt. employees for loyalty HUAC Investigations for search of Communists Hollywood Ten-10 writers, directors, and producers-imprisoned Blacklist in Hollywood for suspected Communists Communists were fired and blacklisted for being suspected Communists, associating with Communists, etc. What was the 1st Red Scare? What occurred with the Palmer Raids and how were Communists dealt with in the 1920s? What was the goal of the Federal Employee Loyalty Program? What happened to government employees? What does the HUAC stand for? Why were the Hollywood 10 imprisoned and what seems so ironic about this situation v. US values? (the cartoon may help you with your response)

Rise of Joseph McCarthy By late 1940s-US not as strong of advantage against USSR China fallen to Communism Successful Soviet nuclear tests Sen. Joseph McCarthy-made a speech declaring State Department filled with Communists Sparked fear and uproar Realities of accusations How did McCarthy make his speech to demonstrate his point? Look at the quote. How was McCarthy persuasive in his accusations? How did this number change over time? Based on both this topic as well as 7a Notes and the primary source activity, why would Americans listen so intently to Sen. McCarthy?

Rise & Fall of McCarthyism 1950-1954-McCarthy made allegations against many Very popular and powerful Attacks baseless-did not want to go against him Larger targets including army Televised hearings-perception of McCarthy changed Formally censured-died in 1957 What evidence did McCarthy have in his attacks against the people he went against? Why were people afraid to go against him? What happened when McCarthy went after the Army? How did people’s perceptions of him change when they saw him on television? What does it mean to be censured? What ended up happening to Joseph McCarthy?

Fear in United States Fear of Communism very real Pledge of Allegiance Bert the Turtle & Bomb Shelters https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=Lg9scNl9h4Q&t=3s Anti-Communist Movies & Entertainment My Son John Responsibility of Identifying and Turning in Communists How did McCarthy add to Cold War paranoia and fear? Who was Bert the Turtle? How were children and others trained to act in a nuclear attack? What was the major message of the movie My Son John? What does this demonstrate about anti-Communist feeling in the United States and the responsibilities of US citizens?