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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did McCarthy bring his first charges to the House Committee?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1948.

2. Wills believes America's feeling of _______ made them want to find more war.
(a) Admiration.
(b) Fear.
(c) Self-righteousness.
(d) Humility.

3. What commonly happened to people found guilty?
(a) High praise.
(b) Loss of their job.
(c) Relocation.
(d) Divorce.

4. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?
(a) Her parent's politics.
(b) She supported Wallace.
(c) Her general attitude towards police.
(d) Her suspicious trips abroad.

5. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.
(a) War.
(b) Fear.
(c) Peace.
(d) Financial.

Short Answer Questions

1. The House Committee was originally intended to test the loyalty of ______.

2. What do people often and inaccurately accredit to McCarthy?

3. Wills describes the Cold War as a war of _______.

4. Truman created the House Committee on _______ Activities.

5. Why was Wallace not elected in 1948?

(see the answer key)

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