Socialism and communisim lead to the red scare?

The Red Scare was a period of anti-communist hysteria in the United States during the early 20th century, fueled by fears of communist infiltration and subversion. While socialism and communism were associated with the Red Scare, it was primarily a response to perceived threats from the Soviet Union and the spread of communism internationally. The Red Scare led to widespread fear, investigations, and restrictions on civil liberties in the US.