Answer:
False accusations and Bullying
Step-by-step explanation:
Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin was the root of McCarthysim which is clearly where the name came from. He was known and feared for accusing opponents or people of serious crimes like linking them to communism which was treasonous because America is capitalist. He would level serious allegations on political opponents for personal gain. The end came when Senate hearing was televised and the public was able to see the bully that he was in the methods he used to attack and level these claims and so they turned against him.