1. List times in history when a particular group of people was falsely accused based on their appearance or people they were associated with.

2. The Crucible – Arthur Miller
Play written in 1952
Set during Salem Witch Trials (1692)
Allegorical re-telling of anti-communist hysteria of 1950s

3. EQ: How can fear of a particular group affect American society?

4. (Second) Red Scare Truman’s Loyalty Oath Program (1947)
Required govt workers to sign oath
Designed to root out communist influence in the govt
McCarran Internal Security Act (1950)
Communists organizations had to register with govt
Travel, employment and citizenship restricted
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
Investigated suspected communists

5. Examples of HUAC questions:
Have you ever been associated with anyone in the Communist party?
Have you ever been in contact with anyone that is or has been a Communist?
Do you the American flag out on your lawn? If not, why not?
Do you say the Pledge of Allegiance each morning? If no, why not?
Do you know the National Anthem? If no, why not?

6. Joseph McCarthy U.S. Senator from WI serving 1947-1957(died)
Claimed to have lists of “known communists” in the govt
Reputation declined after accusing US Army of protecting communists
Army-McCarthy Hearings (1954)

7. Analyze documents! 

15. Discussion: TWE was the fear of internal communist threats legitimate?
Were government actions appropriate?
How can fear of a particular group affect American society?