Question

FOR 50 POINTS (please answer correctly)

1. Why were Americans so concerned about communists in their communities during the Cold War? (primary document)

2. Many people called the search for communists within America during the Cold War a 'witch hunt.' What consequences might happen to people who were wrongly accused of being a communist?

Answer 1

The answer to number one is because they wanted to stop the spread of communist propaganda. The answer for number two is they would lose their jobs, separated from the community, abused verbally and physically, shunned, lost friends, and even family members.

Answer 2

1. They did not want any communist propaganda.

2. They would not have the right to move around freely, and they would be abused.

Hope this helps!