Analysis Of Mccarthyism: Fear Of Communism In America By Joseph Mccarthy

McCarthyism began during the fear of communism in America. McCarthyism is the hunt for Communist infiltrators in the U.S. This belief ruined many people’s lives, such as writers and actors. Also, those who were accused of being a Communist could be sent to jail and become an outcast with very little evidence. The following quote shows how devastating these accusations could be “The trials, which were well publicized, could often destroy a career with a single unsubstantiated accusation.” (Arthur Miller) Joseph McCarthy, a senator, said he knew over 200 Communist that worked in the government. This list of accusations heightened both political tension and the fear of Communism in America. In the end, this list of infiltrators was fake, but