Question

Why did McCarthyism fall out of favor?




A.


McCarthy never provided any proof for his accusations.




B.


In televised hearings, McCarthy bullied witnesses, turning the public against him and his methods.




C.


both a and b




D.


neither a nor b

Answer 1

Politically correct: D.
What your teacher probably wants is: A.
It's a bit hard to explain so, I'll have to try my best.
McCarthyism only succeeded at first because he only picked on insignificant people and the public was usually genuinely scared, so he used that to his advantaged. (Never backing up his accusations tho.) So thus he led himself to his own downfall. When he started accusing higher powers.
Such a shame, isn't it?

Answer 2

yes it is

Answer 3

Meh, it is in some ways.
But if you don't aim big, you'll get nowhere. He took a risk, and lost big.
So in the end its really yourself, stopping you from achieving what you want.

Answer 4

true(preach)!!!!!

Answer 5

lol!!! :D