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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What helped Truman get re-elected in 1948?
(a) The inadequacy of his opponents.
(b) His concern for children.
(c) The environment of fear created.
(d) His good leadership.

2. The American government equated Communism with _______.
(a) Ideology.
(b) Nazism.
(c) A revolution.
(d) Democracy.

3. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d
(a) Immigrants.
(b) Former government officials.
(c) Women.
(d) People suspected of disloyalty.

4. Wills describes the Cold War as a war of _______.
(a) Men.
(b) Strength.
(c) Ideas.
(d) Money.

5. How was the Blacklist used against people?
(a) It was sent to their families.
(b) It was published.
(c) It was attached to their resume.
(d) It was used as blackmail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.

2. Hellman was considered a ________, not a Communist.

3. Wills believes America needed what to start a new war?

4. Who joined the House Committee program soon after it started.

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

(see the answer key)

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