'Huac hearings' presentation slideshows

The Cold War at Home

The Cold War at Home. Part 13. Many Americans felt threatened by the rise of Communist governments in Europe and Asia. Some even felt that Communists could threaten the U.S. government from within.

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McCarthyism and the Crucible

McCarthyism and the Crucible. McCarthyism and the Red Scare. An overzealous, anti-communist witch hunt During and after WWII, many people were afraid that communism would take over the US, but McCarthyism took it to the extreme. Many people were falsely accused

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The Cold War at Home

The Cold War at Home. The Second Red Scare. Second Red Scare. Reminiscent of post WWI Red Scare House Un-American Activities Committee devotes itself solely to anti-Communism after end of WW2. Known as HUAC

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McCarthyism

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Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller. Playwright of The Crucible. Early Life. Born in New York City in 1915 Parents were successful but were financially ruined by the depression Decided to become a writer after reading The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky when he got out of high school. College.

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