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?

McCarthyism refers to making serious accusations of communist ties or disloyalty without reliable evidence, often damaging people’s reputations and careers. That matches “Making accusations of treason or disloyalty without proper evidence.” It does not mean simply trying to remove undesirable elements or creating a fair system of criminal trials.

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