Why did many americans fear communism?
a. they thought that communists would take over the movie
industry.
b. they expected communists to run for public office.
c. they thought they would lose their private property.
d. they believed that communists would take away their jobs.
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"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?