Understanding the Red Scare During the Cold War
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Red Scare in America during the Cold War, helping students understand the causes, effects, and significance of this period.
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Understanding the Red Scare During the Cold War
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Excerpt from a government pamphlet
'The threat of communism infiltrating American society must be stopped. The Red Scare aims to protect our democracy from radical influences.'
Provenance: Government publication issued during the early 1950s.
1.
Define the term 'Red Scare'.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why the Red Scare increased during the early 1950s.
[3 marks]3.
Compare the views of the government and ordinary Americans regarding the Red Scare.
[5 marks]4.
Outline the main effects of the Red Scare on American society.
[4 marks]5.
Write a brief explanation of McCarthyism and its connection to the Red Scare.
[3 marks]6.
Analyse how the Red Scare affected civil liberties in America.
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