McCarthyism
Why was it called the atomic era?
Fear of Communist nukes
What was Puritan lifestyle like?
Harsh; heavily restricted
Where is Salem located?
Massachusetts, or what was New England
Which senator claimed to have a list of Communists?
McCarthy
What decade did the Second Red Scare, or McCarthyism, take place?
1950s
Who was President of the U.S. at the time?
Richard Nixon
As time goes on, what starts to happen to these Puritan laws?
They begin to soften
Why did the witch trials progress as far as they did?
There was mass hysteria and people needed a scapegoat for their fear and blamed the Devil and in turn, "witches"
What was one form of torture to make a person plea/confess?
Pressing, or placing stones on a person until they were crushed to death
What happened to people in Hollywood who refused to name names?
Jail/prison
What rank was Joseph McCarthy?
A senator
How did people view you if you openly confessed to your wrongdoings?
As admirable, for accepting your wrongdoing and being honest with everyone
How many people were killed during the trials?
20
What started the Salem Witch Trials?
Two girls who seemingly practiced witchcraft and were accused of interacting with the Devil
Why did Americans fear Communism?
Disruption of American way of life
What party did the U.S. fear?
Communist
Name two restrictions that were part of a Puritan lifestyle.
Men can't have long hair; no lace; women's sleeves; can't kiss wife in public; can't smoke in the street
In what ways were people tested for being witches? Name one.
Dunked in water; birthmarks; or "spectral evidence," or seeing someone's ghost/spirit
What was the event in France that occurred that was similar to the Salem Witch trials?
Reign of Terror
McCarthy targeted and accused people within which 3 "groups"?
Government, Military, and Entertainment industry
What countries did the U.S. swear off trade with?
Communist Russia, China, and Western Europe
What was the most important thing individuals felt they needed to uphold?
Their reputation for being good
How many trials were there?
5
What other event in the U.S. was similar to the Salem Witch trials?
Imprisoning Japanese citizens in camps during WWII
What year did the Salem Witch Trials occur?
1692