The document discusses evaluating the significance of Senator Joseph McCarthy through analyzing archive film footage. It provides 11 clips that examine McCarthy's rise to prominence, his methods and messaging, Hollywood's reaction, and criticisms of his anti-communism efforts. Students are asked to consider the clips, McCarthy's views, and lessons that can be learned from using film archives as historical evidence.
4. “ Overall the USA succeeded in the Korean War.” How far do you agree with the statement? [10 ] Use the sources and your own knowledge to answer the question.
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6. Action Have you done this? Completed an essay plan Talked about when the Korean War was In your introduction offered a balanced answer Referred to all the sources Returned to the question at the end of each paragraph Completed a conclusion – in which you discuss how far you agree Added bits of your own knowledge
7. Learning outcome By the end of the lesson we will have.... Evaluated the significance of Senator McCarthy via archive footage
8. Clip 1 – “How important had McCarthy become?” Clip 2 – “What conditions allowed McCarthy to become so prominent?” Clip 3 – “Did they get a fair trial?” Clips 4 + 5 – “How did Hollywood react?” Clip 6 – “What is McCarthy’s message?” Clip 7 – “How did McCarthy operate?” Clip 8 – “Did his methods work?” Clip 9 – “How well does McCarthy react to the criticism?” Clip 10 – “How does McCarthy appear in this clip in 1954?” Clip 11 – “Do you agree with his views?” “ What lessons can we learn?” “ Positives / Negatives to using film archive as evidence?”
35. Clip 1 – “How important had McCarthy become?” Clip 2 – “What conditions allowed McCarthy to become so prominent?” Clip 3 – “Did they get a fair trial?” Clips 4 + 5 – “How did Hollywood react?” Clip 6 – “What is McCarthy’s message?” Clip 7 – “How did McCarthy operate?” Clip 8 – “Did his methods work?” Clip 9 – “How well does McCarthy react to the criticism?” Clip 10 – “How does McCarthy appear in this clip in 1954?” Clip 11 – “Do you agree with his views?” “ What lessons can we learn?” “ Positives / Negatives to using film archive as evidence?”
36. What were the conditions that created the climate for McCarthyism? [6 marks]
37. What were the conditions that created the climate for McCarthyism? [6 marks] [1] mark for each condition (max 3 marks in this area) – 1917 RUS REV, 1949 China, end of WW2, Nuclear bomb following Hiroshima etc, CANADA espionage....WARSAW PACT, NATO [1] additional mark for explaining why it created the condition. Max 3 marks) [2] marks for explaining McCarthyism Total marks cannot exceed [6]