1. Witch Trial Hysteria
Responding to those charges, Truman set up the Loyalty Review Board in 1947 to investigate all federal employees. ... In The Crucible, a similar event occurred. ... McCarthy is the modern Abigail Williams. ... Like Abigail in The Crucible, McCarthy's grip of the situation soon crumbled leaving him dishonored. ... As with Abigail, her means of accusation were for her own selfish means. ...
- Word Count: 1398
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School