Question

What does the term "McCarthyism" mean?

accusations of dlsloyalty, subversiveness, or treason without evidence
anti-communism
witch-hunts
congressional committee investigations
acts of sedition

Answer 1

Answer: A. accusations of dlsloyalty, subversiveness, or treason without evidence

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Answer 2

The term McCarthyism refers to "witch-hunts," -- specifically witch hunts that intended to "out" and persecute communists in the United States during the Cold War, since McCarthy was an avid anti-Communist who instilled a great deal of paranoia into American society.