The Red Scare: How Joseph McCarthy's Anti-Communist Hysteria Left a Mark on the U.S.

This week in class, we’re reading "The Red Scare: How Joseph McCarthy's Anti-Communist Hysteria Left a Mark on the U.S." by Sophie Hayssen.

In "The Red Scare: How Joseph McCarthy's Anti-Communist Hysteria Left a Mark on the U.S.," Sophie Hayssen describes how Senator McCarthy and the Red Scare impacted individuals and progressive movements.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Fear & Paranoia, and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How can fear be used to manipulate?", and "Which is more important: freedom or security?"

Ways to support your child:

Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Red Scare: How Joseph McCarthy's Anti-Communist Hysteria Left a Mark on the U.S." about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
Watch the following clips with your child at home:
- 'The Great Purge: Stalin's Execution of Enemies, Moscow Trials and Genocide'
- '"Have You No Decency?" | McCarthy | American Experience | PBS'

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