Examine the "Great Fear" Produced by the Cold War, Particularly

question 103

Essay

Examine the "Great Fear" produced by the cold war, particularly the efforts to root out spies at home. How did anxiety drive the way Americans looked upon each other in this era?

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Definitions:

Affair

An affair commonly refers to a sexual relationship, romantic friendship, or passionate attachment between two people without the attached person's significant other's knowledge.

Divorce

The legal termination of a marriage by a court or other competent body.

Save Their Marriage

Efforts and actions taken by individuals or couples to resolve conflicts, improve relationship quality, and prevent the dissolution of their marital union.

Extramarital Sex

Sexual activity that occurs outside of one's marriage, often considered morally or legally unacceptable in many societies.