The Red Scare in America
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the impact of the Red Scare in America during the Cold War era.
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The Red Scare in America
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Source Analysis: The Red Scare in America
Source A: The Communist Threat in America
"The United States faces a grave danger from communist infiltration. We must be vigilant and confront the threat before it dismantles our democracy. The recent arrests of suspected communists highlight the urgent need for government action and public awareness. We cannot allow subversive elements to undermine our way of life." Provenance: Senator Joseph McCarthy, 1950, speech at a political rally
1.
Describe the main message of Source A about the Red Scare. (2 marks)
[2 marks]2.
Explain the purpose of Senator McCarthy's speech based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]3.
Compare the source’s portrayal of the communist threat with what you know about the Red Scare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Outline how the provenance of Source A influences its reliability. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Analyse the usefulness of Source A for understanding public attitudes towards communism during the Red Scare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Explain how the source reflects the atmosphere of suspicion during the Red Scare. (3 marks)
[3 marks]7.
Compare the view in Source A with a different perspective from the time, such as a critic of McCarthyism. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Outline what you have learned about the Red Scare from analyzing Source A and your own knowledge. (3 marks)
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