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Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist campaign in the 1950s was characterized by which of the following?

A A focus on dismantling Soviet spy networks in the US.
B The use of unsubstantiated accusations and public fear.
C Advocating for diplomatic engagement with communist nations.
D Promoting civil liberties for suspected communists.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

McCarthyism involved making widespread, often baseless, accusations of disloyalty and subversion without sufficient evidence, exploiting public fears about communism.

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