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a period of general fear of communists

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A Red Scare is the promotion of a widespread fear of a potential rise of communism, anarchism or other leftist ideologies by a society or state. It is often characterized as political propaganda. The term is most often used to refer to two periods in the history of the United States which are referred to by this name.

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What is a Red Scare? - History

A Red Scare happens when the fear of radical leftism or communism is promoted, often in the media. This form of hysteria has been most prevalent between the 1940’s and 1960’s, when the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was at its height.

Red Scare legal definition of Red Scare - TheFreeDictionary.com

Red Scare. Throughout much of the twentieth century, the United States worried about Communist activities within its borders. This concern led to sweeping federal action against Aliens and citizens alike during periods known today as Red scares. Using the derogatory term Red for Communist, the phrase is a form of criticism: it implies overreaction resulting from excessive suspicion, unfounded ...

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What is the red scare?

red scare- a period of general fear of communists

Why did the Red Scare grow?

The movement grew in the US because the red scare had enveloped the entire country at the time and people felt that there was a very legitimate threat to the country, even if it was not entirely true.

What is the red scare?

red scare- a period of general fear of communists

Why did the Red Scare grow?

The movement grew in the US because the red scare had enveloped the entire country at the time and people felt that there was a very legitimate threat to the country, even if it was not entirely true.

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