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Spies, Scapegoats, and Scares in American History

Spies, Scapegoats, and Scares in American History. Witch Hunt. “Witch hunt”- refers to any search for a scapegoat who can be blamed for all the ills of society and whose removal will eliminate the problems. McCarthyism.

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Spies, Scapegoats, and Scares in American History

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  1. Spies, Scapegoats, and Scares in American History

  2. Witch Hunt • “Witch hunt”- refers to any search for a scapegoat who can be blamed for all the ills of society and whose removal will eliminate the problems.

  3. McCarthyism • McCarthyism- policy or practice of publicly accusing in a reckless manner, suspected individuals or groups of political disloyalty and subversion.

  4. Are you a Subversive? • Subversives-Those who engage in a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by working secretly from within. (For almost two years the struggle went on between president and senator over the proper way a democracy should handle so-called subversives.)

  5. Demagogue-A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power. (McCarthy was a demagogue) Are you a Demagogue?

  6. Censure-To find fault with and criticize as blameworthy. (In late 1954, the Senate censured McCarthy.) Enough is Enough…

  7. Communism!!! • Communism is the abolition of power of people over people, where the government holds all assets. This means abolishing "oppression" Ex: nations by nations, classes by classes, women by men or any other division in society. Communism is based on mutual cooperation, peace and justice instead of oppression.

  8. What does this say about Joseph McCarthy? Political Cartoon

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