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All of the following factors contributed to the emergence of anticommunist hysteria in the late 1940s and early 1950s EXCEPT
A) the demagoguery of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
B) several high-profile cases related to pro-Soviet espionage.
C) the exponential growth of the American Communist Party.
D) the emergence of Soviet-style governments in Asia and Europe.
Anticommunist Hysteria
A period marked by heightened fear and suspicion of communist influence on society, often leading to irrational accusations and violations of civil liberties.
Joseph McCarthy
A U.S. Senator known for his campaign against alleged communists in the government and military during the early 1950s, a period known as the McCarthy era.
American Communist Party
A political party in the United States that advocates for a Marxist-Leninist form of government and socialism, established in 1919.
- Analyze factors contributing to the rise of anticommunist sentiments and the roles of major political and social institutions of the time.
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- Analyze factors contributing to the rise of anticommunist sentiments and the roles of major political and social institutions of the time.
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