What was the most common reaction of americans to cold war uncertainties and fears of communism?

American reacted to Cold War uncertainties with anxiety. They were anxious and fearful of communism and resorted to conservatism. Those that were suspected of being linked to communism were denied their rights such as the right to freedom of expression. People were required to denounce communism

"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."