33 Questions
Which country successfully tested an atomic bomb in July 1945?
USA
Which country immediately increased its atomic research program after witnessing the atomic bombings in August 1945?
Soviet Union
Which country announced the Truman Doctrine in March 1947?
USA
Which country did not allow Eastern European countries to accept the aid offered by the Marshall Plan?
Soviet Union
Which branch of the US government has the power to impeach the president and Supreme Court judges?
Congress
Who has control over most of the laws that apply within each state in the US?
State governments
How many additions or amendments have been made to the US Constitution?
27
Which two nations emerged as the most powerful nations in the world after the Second World War?
USA and the Soviet Union
Who was sentenced to death and executed on 19 June 1953?
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
Which event contributed to the increase in US fears of communists?
The Soviet Union's successful atomic bomb test
What did the McCarran Internal Security Act require communist organizations to do?
Register with the government
Who made false accusations about members of the Communist Party working in the US State Department?
Joseph McCarthy
During the Red Scare and McCarthyism, trade unions experienced a decrease in their influence primarily because:
Trade unions were associated with communism
What was the impact of the Red Scare and McCarthyism on politics?
Politicians rarely campaigned for left-wing policies
Who appointed McCarthy as Chairman of the Government Committee on Operations of the Senate?
Eisenhower
Why did fewer workers join trade unions during this period?
They feared being associated with communism
Which government departments did McCarthy lead investigations into?
Various government departments
What was the impact of McCarthyism on the State Department?
It lost hundreds of intelligent and talented people
What did McCarthy accuse George Marshall of?
Helping the 'Communist drive for world domination'
Which country blocked all supply lines into West Berlin in June 1948?
Soviet Union
What was the main reason for President Truman's decision to send supplies to West Berlin by aircraft?
To prevent West Berlin from becoming communist
Which country supported North Korea during the Korean War?
Soviet Union
What was the main concern of J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, during the Cold War?
Communist spies in the Federal government
During the Red Scare, how many government workers were investigated and potentially fired or forced to resign?
Around 3 million
What was the purpose of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC)?
To investigate extremist groups
Why were 10 individuals jailed during the investigation of Hollywood?
For refusing to answer questions
What was the impact of investigating Hollywood on the film industry?
Increased production of anti-communist films
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?
Congress
Who is the head of the Executive branch of the US government?
The president
Who approves the appointment of judges in the US?
The Senate
Which branch of the US government is responsible for making new laws?
Congress
Who is responsible for choosing judges for the Federal courts?
The president
Which branch of the US government is responsible for running the country?
The Executive branch
Test your knowledge of McCarthyism and the political climate of the 1950s with this quiz. Explore the rise of Senator McCarthy, his tactics during investigations, and the impact of his actions on American politics.
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