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This is a review of key terms and events during the Cold War.

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Red Scare

Fear of Americans during the Cold War that there were communists everywhere out to destroy U.S.

Alger Hiss

Former State Dept Official found guilty of spying for Soviet Union. Sentenced 5 years in prison in 1950. Prompts fear of communists in Government.

Rosenbergs

Ethel and Julius were convicted of passing atomic secrets to Soviets. Executed in 1953.

Loyalty Boards

Boards that tested the loyalty of government workers. Forces 3000 to resign.

HUAC

House Un-American Activities Committee investigate actors, directors, and writers for suspected communist ties. Ruin many people's careers.

McCarthyism

Senator Joseph McCarthy launched a campaign to uncover suspected communists without any real evidence. Many Americans lost their jobs and reputations.

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What events led to the Red Scare?

Causes of the Red Scare The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, which led many to fear that immigrants, particularly from Russia, southern Europe, and eastern Europe, intended to overthrow the United States government; The end of World War I, which caused production needs to decline and unemployment to rise.

Which events prompted the Red Scare quizlet?

What is the Red Scare? The rounding up and deportation of several hundred immigrants of radical political views by the federal government in 1919 and 1920. This "scare" was caused by fears of subversion by communists in the United States after the Russian Revolution.

What are 3 factors that led to the first Red Scare in the United States?

The First Red Scare, which occurred immediately after World War I, revolved around a perceived threat from the American labor movement, anarchist revolution, and political radicalism.

What events of 1919 caused the Red Scare quizlet?

The Red Scare of 1919 occurred at a time when the American people felt threatened by the rising tide of Communism in Russia, widespread labor unrest, and the often bizarre forms of Anarchism. The most important government response was the beginning of the Palmer Raids.