Second Red Scare Questions and Answers Graded A

Second Red Scare Questions and Answers Graded A What caused the Second Red Scare? There was a growing number of soviet occupation in Europe. Also the communist revolution in China. Who were Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs accused of and what happened to them? Alger Hiss was accused of passing secret military information to the Soviet Union and he was sentenced to five years in prison. The Rosenbergs were accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets and were both convicted and executed. What was the purpose of HUAC? investigating communist activity in the United States What does it mean to be blacklisted? You were suspected for communist ties. This meant that it would be impossible for them to find another job in Hollywood. What is McCarthyism? reckless charges against innocent citizens