(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.

3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

The Second Red Scare (1947-1957) was a fear-driven

phenomenon brought on by the growing power of communist
countries in the wake of the Second World War, particularly the
Soviet Union.
1.

Many in the U.S. feared that the Soviet Union was planning
to forcefully spread communism around the globe. What
have we learned up to this point that will lend evidence to
this?

2.

In your mind, what would have been the outcome if the

Soviets would have been able to overthrow both
democratic and capitalist institutions around the world?

CHALLENGE Reading the brief descriptor above, what do you

think was the main difference between the First Red Scare (early
1920s) and the Second? Explain!

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

SWBAT SWBAT describe and assess the impact of

the Cold War on American society (Red Scare and
McCarthyism).
(Brick Words . Mortar Words)

Todays Essential Question:

Deals with assess the impact of the Cold War on

American society
Assess - to judge or determine the significance, worth, or
quality of; assess:

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Title: McCarthyism and the Red Scare (Day 1 of 2)

Date: (Day1) January 24, 2017 (Day 2 January

25, 2017)

Write down the

Topical Essential Question.

(1.1b, 1.2r, 1.3b)

SWBAT describe the
Space Race & analyze
how it contributed to
U.S. & Soviet tensions
during the Cold War.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
analyzes: impact of
Space Race on Cold
War Tensions
T-EQ: What effect did
the Space Race have
on Cold War tensions?

O-EQ: How did the

Cold War impact
economics, politics,
and society in the
United States?

Spies (Alger Hiss Case

and Rosenbergs)
The Second Red Scare
HUAC
Loyalty Oaths
McCarthyism
McCarthy vs. The Army
McCarthys Censure
Hollywood Ten
Black Listing
Duck and Cover and
Bomb Shelters

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Alger Hiss

Worked for the US State

Department
Accused of being a spy for
the USSR
Found guilty of perjury
(lying under oath)
Later (1990s) Hiss was
proven to be a spy for the
USSR

The Rosenberg's
Accused of providing
information to Soviets
which enabled them to
produce an atomic
bomb in 1949
Both found guilty
Both executed!

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Red Scare (0-5)

Americans feared that
communists were attempting
to infiltrate the U.S. government
for information
Espionage (spying)

Fear that there were agents of the Soviet Union

attempting to sabotage the U.S. efforts in the
Cold War
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg sparked terror across the

United States and resulted in their execution

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.

The Subject of this propaganda

is ________________.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States

The Purpose of this

propaganda is
________________.

.[2 pt]

The Tone of this propaganda is

__________ &
______________.

T-EQ: How can tensions

with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

[2 pt]

Source: U.S Gov Poster, 1950

.[1 pt]

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold

War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

HUAC = House Un-American

Activities Committee
1946-Members of the House of

Representatives that investigated

Communist influence in the U.S.

Forced suspected communists

and people who criticized the
government to testify (speak)
under oath in front of
committee.
Prove they were not communist

by stating or showing that they

were loyal to the United States.

TWS How do you think

the HUAC helped
create more fear and
hysteria around
communism in
America in the 1950s?
Explain!
CHALLENGE! Analyze
U.S. society today.
What do you think
could cause the type
of fear/hysteria seen in
the 1950s in American
today? Explain!

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Getting the GIST - Write down 5-6

facts/details/thoughts as you watch this clip.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Senator Joseph McCarthy of

Wisconsin started a major
search for any potential
communists in the U.S.
Claimed to have a long list of

government employees known to

be communists or communist
affiliates

0-5: Witch Hunt?

Relentless pursuit to seek out

individuals who are a potential

enemy to society
(even if they are innocent)

Led trials and ruined many

individuals reputations

TWS: Explain why you

think McCarthy was
able to garner such
support with his antiCommunist crusade
during this period of
time.
CHALLENGE! What do
you think McCarthys
motives were in
leading this crusade?
Do you think he had
alternative motives?

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

10 min.
Complete the SOAPSTone and

Comprehension Statement on the document

Essential Question:
Was the U.S. response to the Red Scare of the

1950s justified?

Then, write a paragraph (as you would write

for a body of an essay) that uses the
document appropriately to answer the E.Q.
SEEC Format with document citations. (Doc A)

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Subject:
Occasion:
Audience:
Purpose:
Speaker:
Tone:
Comprehension Statement: [3 pts]

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Todays Essential Question:

Was the U.S. response to the Red Scare of the

1950s justified?

Exemplar Paragraph (SEEC Format):

O-5: Partner Evaluation

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States

Actors, screenwriters & directors

O-EQ: How did the Cold

War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Extreme fear of communism led

to an increase in censorship of
films, books & theater
McCarthy & HUAC felt that many in

Hollywood were placing communist

propaganda in their films

T-EQ: How can tensions

with another country
impact society and culture
at home?

Joseph McCarthys hunt for

communists led to investigations
of Hollywood

If found guilty of communist

propaganda, they were
blacklisted (0-5)
Banned from Hollywood and any

career accomplishments
discredited
Completely ruined many careers

TWS: Make an
Argument
The government
was/was not justified
in censoring films
because ___________.
CHALLENGE! In
what way do you think
the attack on
Hollywood could have
backfired (or gone
against the
government)? Explain!

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

The Hollywood 10
Most famous group of blacklisted

actors, screenwriters and

directors

Banned from Hollywood for life

for their alleged past communist
affiliations and propaganda in
films
Ruined their careers completely
Many left the country for Europe

Despite the power of

McCarthyism and HUAC, many
spoke out about their violation of
rights

Construct a plan of
activism:
One way the
Hollywood 10 could
have fought against
this was
_____________. It
would have been
effective because
___________________.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Getting the GIST - Write down 5-6

facts/details/thoughts as you watch this clip.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Estimated membership of Communist Party

USA
1948- 60,000 members
1953- 25,000 members
1957- 10,000 members

Average weekly nationwide movie attendance

1946- 90 million people
1953- 45 million people

Pair-Share: What relationship do you think

these declining figures have with the Red Scare?
Justify.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States

Broadcast journalist for CBS News

Openly challenged McCarthys

witch hunt for communists

His show, See It Now, presented a

number of controversial issues of
the 1950s
Focused on integrity & honesty of

news casting
Called Sen. McCarthy for having no
evidence for the people he was
finding guilty of communist
espionage

T-EQ: How can tensions

with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Edward R. Murrow

Murrow was almost immediately

called a communist as a result

Pair-Share: Reflect
on modern day
The media currently
does/does not hold
the government
accountable for
their actions today
because________
_________________
______________.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Write 5 notes about McCarthyism and those

who did and did not challenge him

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States

Murrows attack led to further

questioning of his evidence

T-EQ: How can tensions

with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

McCarthy's witch-hunt trials

became more tension-filled as
he continued to target more
and more people

After attacking specific

members of the US military and
Congress he was censured
Forced to remain quiet and

inactive until his term ended

McCarthy died 3 years later of

liver disease
Alcoholism

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

8 min.
Complete the SOAPSTone and

Comprehension Statement on the document

Essential Question:
Evaluate (0-5) the McCarthyisms influence on

American society during the 1950s:

Were the influences of McCarthyism more positive or
negative for American society during the 1950s?

Then, write a paragraph (as you would write

for a body of an essay) that uses the
document appropriately to answer the E.Q.
SEEC Format with document citations.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Follow along on your document as you watch the speech.

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Todays Essential Question:

Were the influences of McCarthyism more positive

or negative for American society during the 1950s?

Exemplar Paragraph (SEEC Format):

communists officially ended. [1 pt.]
O-5: Partner Evaluation

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Closure
2 minutes

On the right hand side of your notes

please answer the essential question:

(1.1a, 1.2g, 1.3b, 1.3d)

SWBAT describe the

Second Red Scare
and McCarthyism
and assess the
impact of the Cold
War on American
society.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
assesses: impact of
McCarthyism on The
United States
T-EQ: How can tensions
with another country
impact society and culture
at home?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Interactive Note
Taking

Place a TRIANGLE next to the Main Idea/s covered

in today's lesson. (Idea/s that you would find in our
Objective).

Place a CIRCLE next to the supporting ideas that

help with your understanding of the Objective.

Write a question in the left portion of your Cornell

Notes concerning the Triangle.

1. The Rosenbergs were an example of

which of the following?
a. Anti-Communist organization
b. Espionage during the 1950s
c. HUAC members
d. Automania

2. HUAC was established in response to

a. the fear of Russia invading the U.S.
b. McCarthy after he accused military
officials
c. increased fear of potential communist
threats in the U.S.
d. tips from the president that
communists were in political office

3. What was HUACs stated purpose?

a. to intimidate those who criticized the
government
b. to spread anti-communist propaganda
around the world
c. to find communists in the U.S.
d. to limit free speech

4. Joseph McCarthy gained his fame by

a. accusing individuals in the U.S.
government and society of communist
affiliations
b. leading a march against the Soviets
c. producing anti-communist films
d. promoting the power of capitalism
over communism

Write a SEEC paragraph for the following prompt:

Describe the period of time in the 1950s known as McCarthyism.