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Beginning of the red scare
Began at the end of WWI. It began after the Bolshevik Russian Revolution of 1917. Many feared communism would spread to the US. -
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The first red scare
The Red Scare is a period where US citizens were worried by the threat and spread of communism. There were 2 different Red Scares one after the first World War and one after the second World War. -
Bombing plot
April 1919: Bombing plot - 36 explosives mailed to US government officials.
On June 19th, 8 bombs in different cities simultaneously exploded. -
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The second red scare
The second red scare occurred after WWII, and was nicknamed ‘McCarthyism after it’s biggest supporter. -
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McCarthyism
Started by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Accused thousands of Americans of being a part of/ supporting communism, which then led to aggressive investigations and questioning from government officials. -
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HUAC
The HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) created a Blacklist. This contained a list of people who were thought to be communists. No one would hire people from this list, and it destroyed careers for many people -
