• Communism causes Chaos o After the Korean War, the fear of communism was higher than ever due to the Soviet Union’s hold of Eastern Europe and takeover in China.
Even Truman was criticized for being a communist sympathizer until he created the Loyalty Review Board.
The purpose was to secretly investigate politicians to find out if any were disloyal towards capitalism, despite it going against the Constitution. o This inspired other agencies including the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947.
Their main target was the film industry throughout Hollywood, accusing that they supported communist ideas and beliefs.
Even though many actors and actresses went along with this, the Hollywood Ten refused to answer any questions …show more content…
In 1948, Alger Hiss was accused of being spy for the Soviet Union since many classified documents were typed up by him.
Even though he was innocent about treason, lying about the documents is what got him in jail until the discovery of Soviet wires in his office officially proved him guilty. o Following this incident, it was discovered that the Soviet Union had successfully tested their own atomic bomb.
Scientist Klaus Fuchs admitted he shared information with them on how to properly build one.
This caused Ethel and Julius Rosenberg to be called in for questioning and testifying.
They both denied everything and claimed they were being accused simply because they were Jewish. o Despite prosecutors stating they started one of the worst conflicts in Cold War history, many people were arguing that they did not deserve the death sentence.
In 1953, the Supreme Court finally decided to go through with it and put the couple on the electric chair.
They were the first two civilians to be killed for treason.
• McCarthy’s bold Maneuvers o One of the most famous and well-known communist hunters was Senator Joseph
Even Truman was criticized for being a communist sympathizer until he created the Loyalty Review Board.
The purpose was to secretly investigate politicians to find out if any were disloyal towards capitalism, despite it going against the Constitution. o This inspired other agencies including the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1947.
Their main target was the film industry throughout Hollywood, accusing that they supported communist ideas and beliefs.
Even though many actors and actresses went along with this, the Hollywood Ten refused to answer any questions …show more content…
In 1948, Alger Hiss was accused of being spy for the Soviet Union since many classified documents were typed up by him.
Even though he was innocent about treason, lying about the documents is what got him in jail until the discovery of Soviet wires in his office officially proved him guilty. o Following this incident, it was discovered that the Soviet Union had successfully tested their own atomic bomb.
Scientist Klaus Fuchs admitted he shared information with them on how to properly build one.
This caused Ethel and Julius Rosenberg to be called in for questioning and testifying.
They both denied everything and claimed they were being accused simply because they were Jewish. o Despite prosecutors stating they started one of the worst conflicts in Cold War history, many people were arguing that they did not deserve the death sentence.
In 1953, the Supreme Court finally decided to go through with it and put the couple on the electric chair.
They were the first two civilians to be killed for treason.
• McCarthy’s bold Maneuvers o One of the most famous and well-known communist hunters was Senator Joseph