Senator Joseph McCarthy became a powerful and prominent public figure during the 1950s because of which of these? (1 point)

widespread fears about communism
unpopularity of the Korean War
opposition to the Civil Rights movement
rejuvenation of the women's rights movement

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Senator Joseph McCarthy became a powerful and prominent public figure during the 1950s because of which of these? (1 point)
 	
	widespread fears about communism
	unpopularity of the Korean War
	opposition to the Civil Rights movement
	rejuvenation of the women's rights movement

anonymous · Answer

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wwhitlock · Answer

The Red Scare. McCarhy persecuted his victims because of supposed ties to the Communist Party. The question "Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party." Was the infamous question asked before his Congressional committee.