During the Cold War, relations with the Soviet Union and the United States were tight. Though allies of World War II, both held a grudge against each other. Joseph R. Mccarthy, the Senator of Wisconsin dedicated years in uncovering communist spies living in the United States, adding to the hysteria of the Red Scare (Joseph R. Mccarthy). Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible”. “The Crucible” tells about the mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts when the accusations of so-called witches surfaced, resulting in a witch hunt and witch trials. False accusations were made for vengeance and to save their own lives. The connections with Arthur Miller’s, “The Crucible” and Mccarthyism go hand in hand and serves as an allegory. “The Crucible” was written
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Connections with both the Soviet Union and the United States was rough, both sides resented each other. During the World War II the Soviet Union possessed a strong hatred toward the United States because of the U.S “refusal to treat the USSR as a legitimate part of the international community as well as their delayed entry into World War II, which resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of Russians” (Cold War History). The United States on the other hand worried about the USSR leader, Joseph Stalin and his communist principles spreading. When World War II came to an end, the relationship between the two became worse. The expansion of the Soviet Union after the World War II caused the United States to fear and worry even more. “Many Americans’ fears of a Russian plan to control the world” (Cold War History). While the Soviet Union continued its detestment upon the United States for “what they perceived as American officials’ bellicose rhetoric, arms buildup and interventionist approach to international relations” (Cold War History). The House on Un-American Activities Committee or HUAC guided the Cold War home in an alternative way. The HUAC conducted multiple hearings to prove that there was communist overthrow and communists threatening the government in the United States. The HUAC became involved in Hollywood, many who worked in the movie industries were pressured into rejecting “left-wing political beliefs and testify against one another” (Cold War History). More than 500 people were unable to work for more than a decade, people who participated in the movie industry such as movie directors or movie stars were “blacklisted” (Cold War History), this meant they were excluded. Soon after the HUAC went on in making multiple accusations, including accusing workers of the state department who supposedly were a part of destructive actions. Accusations widened even further when Joseph R.
Connections with both the Soviet Union and the United States was rough, both sides resented each other. During the World War II the Soviet Union possessed a strong hatred toward the United States because of the U.S “refusal to treat the USSR as a legitimate part of the international community as well as their delayed entry into World War II, which resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of Russians” (Cold War History). The United States on the other hand worried about the USSR leader, Joseph Stalin and his communist principles spreading. When World War II came to an end, the relationship between the two became worse. The expansion of the Soviet Union after the World War II caused the United States to fear and worry even more. “Many Americans’ fears of a Russian plan to control the world” (Cold War History). While the Soviet Union continued its detestment upon the United States for “what they perceived as American officials’ bellicose rhetoric, arms buildup and interventionist approach to international relations” (Cold War History). The House on Un-American Activities Committee or HUAC guided the Cold War home in an alternative way. The HUAC conducted multiple hearings to prove that there was communist overthrow and communists threatening the government in the United States. The HUAC became involved in Hollywood, many who worked in the movie industries were pressured into rejecting “left-wing political beliefs and testify against one another” (Cold War History). More than 500 people were unable to work for more than a decade, people who participated in the movie industry such as movie directors or movie stars were “blacklisted” (Cold War History), this meant they were excluded. Soon after the HUAC went on in making multiple accusations, including accusing workers of the state department who supposedly were a part of destructive actions. Accusations widened even further when Joseph R.