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Explain how McCarthysim influenced Arthur Miller to write The Crucible. How is McCarthyism related to Miller's purpose in writing about the Salem witch trials?

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McCarthy's accusations of communism were similar to the accusation of witchcraft in Salem.

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McCarthy's accusations of communism were similiar to the accusation of witchcraft in Salem. This inspired The Crucible because Miller is trying to explain the Theme Preversion of Power which McCarthy had done. Basically he abused his power. This is much like McCarthyism because people are being accused without any evidence.

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