McCarthyism and Fahrenheit 451

  1.  
    Who is McCarthyism named after?
  2.  
    What is the main idea of McCarthyism?
  3.  
    After what event did the United States and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high?
  4.  
    Throughout the 1950s what event led by Joseph McCarthy went on?
  5.  
    In what city did McCarthy announce his list of 205 communist party members who actively worked in the department of state?
  6.  
    About how many government employees lost their jobs and reputations by the end of McCarthy’s crackdowns?
  7.  
    What two things in Fahrenheit 451 most resemble McCarthyism throughout the 1950s?
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  1.  
    Who is McCarthyism named after?
    Joseph McCarthy
  2.  
    What is the main idea of McCarthyism?
    The persecution of any who disagree with a certain government
  3.  
    After what event did the United States and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high?
    WWII
  4.  
    Throughout the 1950s what event led by Joseph McCarthy went on?
    The Red Scare
  5.  
    In what city did McCarthy announce his list of 205 communist party members who actively worked in the department of state?
    Wheeling, WV
  6.  
    About how many government employees lost their jobs and reputations by the end of McCarthy’s crackdowns?
    2000 People
  7.  
    What two things in Fahrenheit 451 most resemble McCarthyism throughout the 1950s?
    Burning of Books and Consumerist Propaganda

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