McCarthyism: Why was there an anti-communist witch hunt?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Kat O'Connor
McCarthyism: Why was there an anti-communist witch hunt?
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Key stage
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Depth/Period studies: 20th century America
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Student activity
Complete lesson
Concepts and methods
Using evidence
This resource is a full lesson featuring a detailed worksheet and evaluative task on the origins and impact of the 1950s 'Second Red Scare' phenomenon of McCarthyism in the United States. Students synthesise information from detailed notes and source material to analyse the role of factors such as: the HUAC, McCarran Act, and the role of the FBI. The worksheet encourages students to ground their explanations in the source evidence, developing the depth of their understanding.

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