The Cold War at Home

What was the 2nd Red Scare?

The Second Red Scare (1947–1957) occurred after W. W The Second Red Scare (1947–1957) occurred after W.W. II, due to fear of communist espionage consequent to the confessions of spying for the Soviet Union given by several high-ranking U.S. government officials.

What law was created to prevent communism from spreading in the U.S.?

The Smith Act (The Alien Registration Act of 1940) was a law designed to prevent communism. The act made it unlawful to teach or advocate the violent overthrow of the U.S. government.

What government committee was created to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities in the U.S.?

Who fueled fears of widespread Communism in the U.S.?

Joseph McCarthy was a U. S Joseph McCarthy was a U.S. Senator who fueled fears of widespread Communism in the U.S. (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957)

McCarthyism became a label for Joseph McCarthy’s method of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence.

What happened to the people who were accused of being a communist?

They were placed into a Blacklist They were placed into a Blacklist. It was a list that denied privileges, service, mobility, access or recognition.

Who were accused of spying for the Soviet Union?

Alger Hiss was a U.S. Department of State official accused of spying for the Soviets in 1948. He was convicted of perjury in connection with this charge in 1950. His guilt or innocence remained a controversial issue but he still spent 44 months in prison.

Alger Hiss

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were American communist who were executed in 1953 for conspiracy to commit espionage. The charges related to passing information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg (September 28, 1915 – June 19, 1953) Julius Rosenberg (May 12, 1918 – June 19, 1953)