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The Dark Shadow of the Second Red Scare: McCarthyism and HUAC Trials

Explore the tumultuous Cold War era marked by fear of Communism, the rise of anti-Communist sentiments, and the infamous trials of Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs. Learn about the ruthless tactics and consequences of McCarthyism, as Senator McCarthy falsely accused many of being Communists, ruining lives in the process.

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The Dark Shadow of the Second Red Scare: McCarthyism and HUAC Trials

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  1. Cold War Politics The Second Red Scare

  2. Rise of the Anti Communist • Aggravated by the arms race American became more fearful of Communism • Creation of the House of un-American activities Commission

  3. Alger Hiss • Prosecuted by Richard Nixon( led to VP) • Hiss suspected of being a “Commie” who worked in the government • Convicted of perjury- Five years in jail • Trial of the Rosenbergs Executed for selling nuclear secrets to the Soviets

  4. McCarthy Era • Junior Senator from Wisconsin • Power hungry: used the nation fear of Communism to advance his career • Falsely accused people of being a Communist • Many people lost their career and reputation because of the accusations: Hollywood Ten

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