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The McCarthy Witch trials are actually considered McCarthyism. This is the practice of accusing individuals of disloyalty, treason and subversion without any factual evidence. This originates from a period in the U.S known as the Second Red Scare, from the 1940's and 1950's.
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∙ 12y agothe McCarthy witch trials took place in the 1530's
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The McCarthy witch trials were not real witch trials. They were trials for communist spies in the American government that were comparable to the Salem Witch Trials. The McCarthy Trials took place in the 1950s.
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∙ 11y agothe early 1950's
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∙ 14y agoThe late 1940's to the late 1950's.
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Why do you think they were also called the McCarthy witch trials?
They were not. The Salem witch Trials were compared to the MaCarthy trials because of the fear of something considered evil infiltrating a community. They are not related, just similiar.
What do the Salem witch trials and the house of un American activities committee have in common?
Nothing. HUAC was not involved in the "witch hunt" McCarthy hearings (the ones compared the the Salem trials), which were performed by a different government committee.
Why Miller use the Salem witch Trials to convey message about the McCarthy trials?
They are similiar enough to make the comparison easy, but they are also different enough that Miller couldn't get in trouble for writing against a senator who was against communism.
What were the Joseph McCarthy trials about?
We're doing the Crucible in English that was written by Arthur Miller as a link to the McCarthy trials. As far as we have researched we have found out that the McCArthy trails were about finding ommmunists in America after the 2nd world wr as the government were worried about being overthrown. McCarthy was unfair in the way he trailed suspects, he gave them two choises, either admit to communism and go to jail or lose all your rights and belongings, or tell them of people you know who are communists. Obviously this did not really work as people lied to get out of jail. But yeah, as far as i know that's what it is. :) :D!!!!Tiffani LOVES Brandon!!!! :D
What have the McCarthy trials got to do with the Salem witch trials?
In specific - nothing. In genera there are certain similarities between the state of near panic that made otherwise rational men throw accusations around every which way, and to sentence people on very vague evidence.
What kinds of trials or hearings were held for those accused by McCarthy?
many trials no they were not fair at all?
What are the parallel between the mccarthy and the Salem witch trials?
They both wear shoes.
Why do you think they were also called the McCarthy witch trials?
They were not. The Salem witch Trials were compared to the MaCarthy trials because of the fear of something considered evil infiltrating a community. They are not related, just similiar.
Could mccarthysim be considered a witch hunt?
Yes. In fact, the "Crucible" by Henry Miller was an allegory for the McCarthy trials.
How was the Salem witch trials nand the McCarthy trials the same?
Both involved fear of something or someone inflitrating a community. In Salem, it was witches. McCarthysts believed that there were communists and soviet spies in the US Congress.
What was the house U-n American committees role in the course of events of the McCarthy Era?
The HUAC was in charge of all the trials and herrings during the McCarthy Era. They were the supreme power of all the accusations based on Communism.
What do the Salem witch trials and the house of un American activities committee have in common?
Nothing. HUAC was not involved in the "witch hunt" McCarthy hearings (the ones compared the the Salem trials), which were performed by a different government committee.
How are the events during the Salem Trials compare to what happened with McCarthy's in 1950?
Scaring people into taking drastic action against innocent people.
Why Miller use the Salem witch Trials to convey message about the McCarthy trials?
They are similiar enough to make the comparison easy, but they are also different enough that Miller couldn't get in trouble for writing against a senator who was against communism.
How were the McCarthy trial and the Salem witch trials similar?
Both had men who had a lot of power Both trials were run by a fear in the town (there was social and political problems) There was persecution of innocent people.
How did American show their fear of communism?
Americans showed the fear of communism thorough the McCarthy trials. The trials tried many innocent people for fear they supported communism. Students practiced duck and cover drills in case of raids.
Do you see a parallel between the Salem witch trials of the 1700s and the McCarthy trials of the 1950s?
First of all, the Salem Witch Trials were much earlier. They were more in the 1600s.Secondly, there are many parallels between the two. If you have ever read The Crucible, the author, Arthur Miller, was highly motivated by the red scare when he wrote it.
