WARM UP

For each of the pictures be able to explain what is happening. Which phase of the Korean War are we looking at? Who is on the offensive/defensive? Discuss with your

partner. We will share out at 12:25

DOT GAME

“Who’s a dot?!”

Each of you will receive a piece of paper. Some will have dots; more of them will be blank. Do not let others see your paper.

Look at your piece of paper secretly to see if you have a dot. Do not let anyone know whether or not you have a dot.

Then put the piece of paper under your binde

Goal

If you are a non-dotted person, you are trying to create the largest group possible of non-dotted people. If you create the largest group of non-

dotted people, you win. If you are a dotted person, your goal is

to be the only dotted person in a group. If you are the only dotted person in a

group, you win

Playing The Game

You will have 10 minutes to talk to each other in order to figure out who has a dot.

If someone asks whether you have a dot, say that you do not, even if you do.

Look for people who look like they are lying or who seem suspicious.

If you think someone has a dot, call out, “___[name]___ has a dot!” If you have a dot, try to bluff to convince others that you don’t.

Directions

Your goal if you do not have a dot is to create as big a group of non-dotted students as you can, so you want to exclude dotted people from your group. The winners of the non-dotted people are those in the biggest group without a dotted person. Your group loses if there’s any dotted person in it.

A dotted person can also be a winner if he or she is the only dotted person in a group, so if you have a dot, try not to get found out, but try to get other dotted people out of whatever group you are in.

If you are asked to leave a group, you must leave.

Debrief

For those who were dots, how did you convince others you were not a “dot”?

For those who were accused of being a dot, how did you feel? What were you fearful or suspicious of in this activity?

In summary, what emotions fueled this activity? Can you think of any time in American history when something like this occurred?

What does this activity show us about how people respond to accusations and fear of accusations?

MCCARTHYISM

Background: Communism in America During the Great Depression, tens of

thousands of Americans had joined the Communist Party

After WWII, membership declined

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Fear of Communism

During the Cold War, politicians encouraged fear of Communism

Truman administration began to investigate people who still belonged to the Communist Party

Loyalty program 6.6 million Americans

were investigated

How to spot a communist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCR9vE0cM-U

HUAC

Congress began the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to investigate Communist “infiltration” of America

In 1947, HUAC called Hollywood directors, writers, actors and producers to testify Asked: “Are you now or have

you ever been a member of the Communist Party?”

Think/Pair/Share

What is wrong with these actions? Why might some argue that HUAC was

itself un-American?

HUAC & The Hollywood Ten

Some refused to testify They became known as the

“Hollywood Ten” Served jail terms from 6 months-1

year Studios began “blacklisting”

people who were accused of having Communist ties

McCarran Act

Unlawful to promote any action that would lead to a totalitarian dictatorship Immigrants deported if they were suspected Internment camps for “dangerous or

disloyal” people Truman vetoed it…

“One of the most un-American acts I have ever witnessed in my political career”

But Congress passed it over his veto

Joseph McCarthy

In 1950, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy gave a speech in which he declared

“I have here in my hand a list of 205 [people] who were known to the secretary of state as being members of the Communist Party and who, nevertheless, are still working and shaping policy at the State Department.”

McCarthyism

McCarthy – Sensational charges When pressed, he reduced his list at the state

department from 205 to 57 Created a culture of fear

How McCarthyism Worked

Just being accused could lead people to lose their jobs

McCarthy targeted people in public hearings

The goal: get people fired for being actual (or suspected) Communists

End of McCarthyism

In 1954, televised hearings began

Through the hearings, it became clear that McCarthy was pursuing baseless charges – and targeting anyone who spoke out against him

Senate formally condemned him Resolution 301

Defining McCarthyism Today McCarthyism is a term now used for witch

hunts, typically those that are politically motivated.

McCarthyism Continued

Warm Up

Write a 3-4 sentence analysis of this political cartoon. What is being depicted? Include as much information as possible to demonstrate your knowledge US history.

Political Cartoon Analysis

The cartoon shows the Committee on Un-American Activities driving recklessly through the streets, obviously not bothering to care that they were running over people. Chaos is evident, with all papers flying all over, parking meters falling over, and general looks of terror on the faces of people. Block was trying to show that Joseph McCarthy’s committee was wreaking havoc on the American populace and would not stop for anything. This appears to be true, since it was around this time that McCarthy began to subpoena individuals in Hollywood (screenwriters, directors, actors, etc.). He was directly attacking American icons that were known all around the world. Some of the people accused of being a Communist included Charlie Chaplin, Arthur Miller, Langston Hughes, and Orson Welles.

Analyzing McCarthyism

Clip 1. What were people so afraid of? 2. What did he accuse the other party

of? 3. Who did he target? 4. How did this damage the country?

COLD WAR IN COMIC BOOKS

What message(s) does this communicate to children?

Symbols & Argument?

Why did people go along with it? While you listen to this clip, answer these

questions:

1. What might be the risk of speaking out against him?

Directions

We will examine several comic book covers

For each, you will write in your notes 1-2 bullet points about the messages these comics communicated to children

Exit Card

1. Why were so many people scared of McCarthy?

2. What is “McCarthyism?” 3. How did the Red Scare infiltrate

American culture?