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McCarthyism

Symbols of communism - the political ideology of the Soviet Union. Senator McCarthy was strongly anti-communist. Symbols of communism - the political ideology of the Soviet Union. Senator McCarthy was strongly anti-communist. In your textbook you can read about McCartyism in connection with the 1950s and the play "The Crucible". Here is your chance to learn more.

 

Task

Use the internet or other sources to read more about McCarthyism. You could, for example, look up Senator Joe McCarthy, or look up the Alger Hiss affair, or the House Un-American Activities Committee. Write a brief account of what McCarthyism was, or make a classroom presentation or drama on this topic.

 

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