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Truman and post-war reconstruction: the economy; political divisions and domestic problems; the rise of McCarthyism.
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Truman and Post-war America, 1945–1952
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Truman and post-war reconstruction: the economy; political divisions and domestic problems; the rise of McCarthyism
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What was the primary goal of Truman's Fair Deal program?
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The primary goal of Truman's Fair Deal program was to expand the New Deal policies.
Key terms
- Red Scare: The fear of communism that permeated American society during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
- Truman Doctrine: A U.S. policy established in 1947 to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War.
Common trap
Confusing McCarthyism with the Red Scare: Clarify that McCarthyism refers specifically to the actions and rhetoric of Senator McCarthy, while the Red Scare encompasses the general fear of communism.
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