AP US History Quiz
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PERIOD 8: 1945–1980
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Secondary source excerpt (late 1940s–1950s): In the early Cold War, many Americans accepted the idea that communist influence might be hidden inside unions, universities, and Hollywood. Senator Joseph McCarthy used sensational accusations and televised hearings to claim that subversion had reached the federal government. Although some espionage cases existed, the era's defining feature was the widening use of loyalty oaths, blacklists, and congressional investigations that pressured citizens to prove their patriotism. Critics argued that these practices chilled speech and association, since being named or refusing to testify could cost a person a job even without a criminal conviction.
Which development best illustrates the excerpt's point about the impact on civil liberties?
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