The Red Scare and the Cold War at Home
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the Red Scare during the Cold War era in America, designed to develop students' understanding of the causes, effects, and perceptions of this period.
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The Red Scare and the Cold War at Home
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Red Scare
Source A: Newspaper Article, 1950 'The Communist threat is lurking in every corner of our nation. Americans must remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.' Provenance: Published in a popular newspaper during the height of the Red Scare.
1.
Explain what the newspaper in Source A suggests about American attitudes towards communism during the Red Scare. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the perspectives in Source A with what you know about government actions during the Red Scare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the methods used by the US government to identify suspected communists during the Red Scare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the impact of the Red Scare on American society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]5.
Compare the ways in which the Red Scare was portrayed in different sources from the period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Write an outline of the key events that marked the height of the Red Scare in America. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Explain why the Red Scare was a significant period in American history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]8.
Analyse how the Red Scare affected the careers of individuals accused of communism. (5 marks)
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