1. McCarthyism
By: Clayton Adams, Jeff Joseph, Ali Schroeder, Camryn Sutton, and Geoff Galida

2. Definitions
McCarthyism- Is when someone accuses someone of disloyalty, mostly of pro communist activity. It is usually not supported by evidence.
Communism- a system of government in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a totalitarian state dominated by a single and self-perpetuating political party.An example is the Soviet Union
McCarthy's List- A list of 205 people that were known to the Secretary of State as communists but were still shaping policy in the State Department.

3. Background ● Became Senator for Wisconsin.
● During re-election he claimed he had a list of people who were communists.
● This caused him to be re-elected.
● He then accused innocent people of being communists.
● Peale realized he was wrong and then became stripped of his power.

4. TIMELINE 1947- McCarthy takes office
1950- McCarthy assaults journalist
1950- McCarthy’s List
February 9th, McCarthy’s first speech against communists.
1952- McCarthy re-elected
1953- McCarthy attacks the Army

5. McCarthyism Images

6. Political Cartoon Against Communism

7. Work Cited http://www.investigatingpower.org/timelines/mccarthyism/
"Communsism." Communsim Web. 27 Oct
"Joseph R. McCarthy Quotes." Brainy Quote Web. 28 Oct
"MccarthyMiller, Arthur. Joseph McCarthy. August 23, /27/15ism." Web. 28 Oct
Priggee Milt Back To The Future.digital image. The Cagle Post. Cagle Cartoons inc.web.Oct 2015.
History.com Joseph McCarthy. 10/27/15
"Senator Joseph McCarthy, McCarthyism, and The Witch Hunt." The Cold War Museum. The Cold War Museum. Web. 29 Oct

8. Youtube videos
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