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AP U.S. History
APUSH.023 Explain Broader Context
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Senator Joseph McCarthy's accusations in the early 1950s gained national attention. Which broader context best situates McCarthyism?
A
Cold War rivalry, espionage fears, and domestic anti-communism made accusations of subversion politically powerful.
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The Progressive movement encouraged senators to regulate meatpacking conditions.
C
The Revolution created a consensus that political parties were unconstitutional.
D
The Great Migration convinced Congress to abolish most immigration restrictions.
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