🇺🇸ap us history review

Anti-communism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Opposition to communism, a foundational principle of mid-20th century American liberalism that shaped both foreign and domestic policy.

AP course connection

Topic 8.9: 8.9 The Great Society

Unit 8