McCarthyism
- 1950's fear of Communism is high on the USA
- Led by Senator Josheph McCarthy (House of Un-American Activiies Committee)
- Period of paranoia (1950-54)
- Becomes a witchhunt
- Suggestion of guilt was enough to ruin most people
Interesting Fact
The McCarthyism conduct was very controversial. Dwight Eisenhower did not agree with this idea.
Quote
"McCarthyism is Americanism with its sleeves rolled."
-Joseph R. McCarthy
-Joseph R. McCarthy
Subjunctive Question
How many of the people who were accused of being Communist were actually Communist?
Summary
McCarthyism was the Americans fear of Communism in the 1950's. It was led by Senator Josheph McCarthy. Majority of the USA was led into a state of paranoia from 1950-54. People start getting blamed for being communist and even the suggestion of guilt starts to ruin people lives.