Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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This teachers TV production by Ben Walsh looks looks at the key moments in the rise and downfall of McCarthy and the infamous historical phenomenon 'McCarthyism' in the USA.

This video has been uploaded for educational purposes and has been quality assured for use at GCSE and A Level by the History Academy.

If you are looking for teaching resources on this topic then check out this link on the TES: tes.com/teaching-resource/mccarthyism-and-the-red-scare-1945-1955-11587722