HISTORY
THE COLD WAR ERA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Soviet spies were uncovered
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Innocent people were intimidated and smeared but no spies were found
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The American people’s fears were lessened
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The senator was re-elected
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Detailed explanation-1: -Known as the “Army-McCarthy hearings, ‘’ they were broadcast on national television and they contributed to McCarthy’s declining national popularity. Five months later, on December 2, 1954, the Senate censured McCarthy.
Detailed explanation-2: -McCarthy tried to accuse people within the military of being communist. After thirty-five days of televised debate, McCarthy was eventually condemned by Congress as being untruthful.
Detailed explanation-3: -The McCarthy hearings pitted people against each other as they were called to testify about their own loyalty to their country as well as the loyalty of others. The Salem Witch Trials encouraged people to testify against each other.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950’s? U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communist. The US became involved in the Korean War due to? Included mutal defense treaties between the US, SK, & China.