Introduction
Now that we have read "The Crucible" we will be talking about Arthur Miller's time and what the purpose was for writing this. As you go through the websites and videos, make sure you take notes about the philosophy of the time period. What were the motivating factors of this type of witch hunt? What tactics did they use to scare people into their beliefs?
Task
This website is a great resource for the Red Scare. There are videos and articles to look at.
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/red-scare
This is a radio show where McCarthy actually addresses the anti-Communist agenda. Take a listen.
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/red-scare/speeches
This is an interactive slide show that:
-defines propaganda
-shows the 7 types
-Cartoons, posters, and speeches
-shows connections with "The Crucible"