The Rise and Fall of McCarthyism and the Red Scare
Words: 575 2887One of the most difficult and unsettling periods in American history is the McCarthyism and Red Scare era. Fear of communism swept the country from the late 1940s to the late 1950s, resulting in widespread suspicion, allegations, and violations of civil rights. In addition to having a significant impact on politics, this time period had a profound impact on American society and culture. Following World War II, two ideologically diametrically opposed global superpowers emerged: the US and the USSR. America […]