What are two reasons why communism was seen as such a threat to america in the 1950s? the possession of nuclear weapons by russia france leaning toward becoming a communist state perceived infiltration of communists in government canada becoming a socialistic nation after the war

- perceived infiltration of Communists in govenment

- the possession of nuclear weapons by Russia

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

because the vietnam war was fought in an especially brutal and untraditional way