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Cold War at Home: Red Scare Timeline and Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the key events and developments during the Red Scare in America. Students will analyze the sequence of events and understand their significance within the Cold War context.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Cold War at Home
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Red Scare
#Understand the key events of the Red Scare in America
#Analyze the impact of these events on American society
#Compare different periods of the Red Scare

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Cold War at Home: Red Scare Timeline and Chronology

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Red Scare

Source A: Excerpt from a government report, 1950:

'The threat of communist infiltration remains a serious concern for national security. The recent investigations have uncovered numerous individuals with suspected ties to communist organizations.' Provenance: U.S. Department of Justice, 1950.

1.
Outline the main focus of Source A regarding the Red Scare. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Key Events Timeline

Source B: Timeline of major events during the Red Scare:

  • 1947: Truman Doctrine announced
  • 1949: Soviet Union tests atomic bomb
  • 1950: McCarthy begins investigations
  • 1954: Army-McCarthy hearings

Source C: Summary of McCarthy's influence:

'Senator Joseph McCarthy fueled the Red Scare by making accusations without sufficient evidence, leading to widespread fear and suppression.' Provenance: Historical summary, 2000.

1.
Compare the events listed in the timeline with the influence described in Source C. How did McCarthy contribute to the Red Scare? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Impact on Society

Source D: Personal account from a teacher, 1952:

'Many students and teachers were afraid to discuss politics openly, fearing accusations of communism.' Provenance: Oral history interview, 2000.

1.
Explain how Source D illustrates the social impact of the Red Scare on American society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
D

Analysis of Key Figures

Source E: Excerpt from Senator McCarthy's speech, 1950:

'There are communists working within our government, and I will expose them!'* Provenance: Speech by McCarthy, 1950.

1.
Analyze the way McCarthy's speech contributed to the Red Scare. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
E

End of the Red Scare

Source F: Summary of the decline of McCarthyism:

'After the televised Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954, public opinion turned against McCarthy, leading to his censure by the Senate.' Provenance: Historical overview, 2010.

1.
Outline the reasons for the decline of McCarthy's influence. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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