Why do you think McCarthyism got so popular in the United States?

The move by the Soviet Union to spread communism was seen as direct competition. … McCarthyism had wide effect on America, especially within the government. … of the government to panic since one could not tell if they were going to be … Due to the increasing popularity of McCarthy, he quickly became a threat to all

Explanation:

The cold war was at the front door Mr. Trumann was said to not be harsh on Communism when McCarthy started to say that  communist people were working inside the government, it stirred up the people

the answer is c.

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