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AP US History
Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.15
How might US foreign policy during Cold War differ if Senator McCarthy had not led his infamous "Red Scare" witch hunts?
United States may not get involved in Korea War due to lack of domestic pressure against communism spread.
Fear of communism may not permeate American society as deeply, possibly leading to less aggressive foreign policies against communist countries.
U.S. might establish friendlier relations with Russia earlier on.
Vietnam War might be avoided altogether due to lessened fear of Domino theory.
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