TOPIC 1: McCarthyism The USA 1945-1970 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryThe USA - twentieth century changeGCSEAll boards Created by: Maddie LawrensoCreated on: 06-06-11 09:32 What was the name for the fear and suspicion that spread throughout the USA after WW2? Red Scare 1 of 9 Why was there always mistrust between the USA and the USSR? The USA was democratic and capitalist whereas the USSR was a single-party state 2 of 9 What was Marshall Aid? Billions of dollars sent to help revive the war-damaged economies 3 of 9 What was the aim of Marshall Aid and the Truman Doctrine? To help countries resist the Soviet advance of Communism 4 of 9 What does HUAC stand for? The House of Un-American Activities Committee 5 of 9 What did FBI stand for and why were they a driving force behind the hysteria in the USA? The Federal Bureau of Investigation who had a very anti-communist director called JE Hoover 6 of 9 What were the Rosenbergs trailed for? Passing atomic secrets from the USA to the USSR 7 of 9 What amendment gives Americans the freedom to believe what they want? 1st amendment 8 of 9 What were the main measures of the McCarren Act? To ensure all Communist organizations were re 9 of 9
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