TOPIC: THE “RED SCARE” OF THE 1950’S IN THE U.S.
ASSIGNMENT: Describe and explain the “Red Scare” of the 1950’s in America.
Describe the role of Sen. Joseph McCarthy, and explain why this period in our history is often compared to the Salem Witch Trials, which occurred in Colonial America.
Also, discuss whether or not we have had anything like this since the 1950’s.
The essay should be 4 paragraphs long; paragraphs should be at least 8 sentences long. You will need to google the various aspects of the topic, and also search on YouTube for brief videos concerning this episode in our history. This is not a research paper, however.
Describe the role of Sen. Joseph McCarthy, and explain why this period in our history is often compared to the Salem Witch Trials, which occurred in Colonial America.
