Social Sciences and History / Unit 2 SSH 0131 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Second Red Scare
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The idea
The Soviet bomb and the arrest of spies raised fear of Communist agents within. Loyalty boards and congressional hearings sought sympathizers in government, Hollywood and the military; the blacklist denied work to the suspected.
In practice
A screenwriter unemployable on suspicion alone.
Where people slip
The GI Bill eased veterans' return, though Black, Mexican American and gay veterans often could not use it fully.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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