McCarthyism and The Crucible?

Question:What are some specific examples of McCarhtyism in the Crucible? I need to come up with four comparisons between the play itself and McCarthyism.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: What are some specific examples of McCarhtyism in the Crucible? I need to come up with four comparisons between the play itself and McCarthyism.

Do you know what McCarthyism is? If you don't understand that here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarthyism

This should help you. If you haven't read the play then re-read it and pretend these people are being accused of McCarthyism. Draw your conclusions from there.