Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers Testify. Twentieth Centruy-Fox. 1948. Civil Rights in the United States
Critical Thinking Questions:
 
 
  1. If you were a member of the Federal Grand Jury, slated to hear the testimony of these two men, Chambers and Hiss, what would you want to know before making a decision about their involvement in espionage activities?




  2. Carefully watch and listen to Whittaker Chambers' testimony before the HUAC. What is your reaction to his statements?




  3. Why is the car, mentioned by Whittaker Chambers in this video segment, of interest to the Grand Jury?




  4. How does the Hiss-Chambers incident illustrate the general atmosphere of the American government, and public, during this time period (1948-1949)?




  5. Imagine living in the U.S. during this era of the Cold War. Do you think espionage was more or less likely then versus today? Why?
 
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