Essay Planning: The Impact of McCarthyism in America
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on McCarthyism, focusing on its causes, effects, and historical significance in American history.
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Essay Planning: The Impact of McCarthyism in America
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning Framework
Essay Title: How did McCarthyism affect American society during the Cold War?
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Outline the main argument or thesis you will develop in your essay.
[2 marks]2.
Explain the main causes of McCarthyism. Use evidence to support your answer.
[4 marks]3.
Compare the effects of McCarthyism on different groups within American society.
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the counter-arguments or criticisms of McCarthyism. Why do some people view it negatively?
[4 marks]5.
Write a conclusion summarising how McCarthyism impacted American society during the Cold War.
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