The 1950s cultural phenomenon known as McCarthyism refers to:
The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy
The widespread popularity of fast food restaurants
The rise of the counterculture movement
The spread of suburban development
Correct Answer :
A. The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy
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