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What did McCarthy do first to get the public’s attention?

A
He claimed that 205 communists worked in the US State Department.
B
He uncovered solid evidence of communist influence.
C
He played a major role in helping Democrats win the presidency and gain control of both houses of Congress in 1952
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McCarthyism is a term often used to describe actions similar to those taken by Joseph McCarthy during the Senate’s anticommunist hearings.Based on what you have learned, what is the best definition of McCarthyism?

A
Working hard to eliminate undesirable elements from society
B
Making accusations of treason or disloyalty without proper evidence
C
Creating a fair system of trying individuals accused of a crime

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