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The rise of McCarthyism in the early 1950s was characterized by:

A A broad movement for civil rights and racial equality.
B Aggressive investigations and accusations of communist infiltration within the U.S. government and society.
C A renewed focus on diplomatic solutions to international conflicts.
D Significant government investment in scientific research and education.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

McCarthyism involved Senator Joseph McCarthy's aggressive campaign of unproven accusations against suspected communists in government and other institutions, fueling widespread fear and political repression during the early Cold War era.

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