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How Did The Political Events Of The 1950s Influence The Writing Of "The Crucible"?

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    Briefly, the major inspiration for "The Crucible" was the House Committee for Un-American Activities, which conducted a frantic search for Communist sympathisers led by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Miller compared "McCarthyism" with the atmosphere of hysteria that caused the Salem witch - hunts.

    You can find very detailed resources on this subject at researchguide.com if you click on "McCarthyism." I would also recommend Sparknotes if you haven't tried them already.
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