1. Witch Hunts And McCarthyism
By:
Matt McCarthy, Hanna Koseck, Alexis Farrell

2. Witch Hunt
It all started back in People were accused of being witches, and were sentenced to trail.

3. Joseph McCarthy Born Joseph Raymond McCarthy in 1908
Grew up in a small town in Wisconsin
In 1939 he became a judge in the 10th district
Joined Marines in 1942
1944 he ran for a seat in the senate

4. The House Un-American Activities
A committee that investigated people, businesses and organizations.
Accusations were based : immoral, communist views, rebellious activities
People brought were seen un-american and loss their jobs
Most people were Hollywood actors and play writers

5. McCarthy Hearings
The Army became very upset with McCarthy after he called military officers communists
He soon lost his job for his crude remarks.

6. McCarthyism and Witch Hunts
Made accusations
No evidence
Punished if didn’t get the right answer
Black-mailed

7. 1692 and 1950
The events in 1692 foreshadowed the events that would later take place in the 1950’s.
In both events people were unjustly accused.

8. International incidents
The Holocaust: when Adolf Hitler declared that Jews were the cause of Germany’s poor economy after WWI, concentration camps were set up for all Jews. Many innocent civilians were killed based on being judged by the Nazi’s.

9. Bibliography