Which led to increased fear that Communists had infiltrated the U. S. government?

a. The spread of Thatcherism

b. The continued Cold War in Eastern and Western Europe

c. The election of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy

d. The conviction of Communist conspirators in the U. S. Army

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24 February, 23:17

Which led to increased fear that Communists had infiltrated the U. S. government?

a. The spread of Thatcherism

b. The continued Cold War in Eastern and Western Europe

c. The election of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy

d. The conviction of Communist conspirators in the U. S. Army

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Francis Nelson · Answer 1

D. The conviction of Communist conspirators in the U. S. Army

Senator Joseph McCarthy really kicked up Communist suspicion in high places in the government and this scared people, but once he started accusing military figures of conspiring with Communist Americans knew he wasn't for real.

Which led to increased fear that Communists had infiltrated the U. S. government?a. The spread of Thatcherismb. The continued Cold War in Eastern and Western Europec. The election of Senator Joseph R. McCarthyd. The conviction of Communist conspirators in the U. S. Army

Which led to increased fear that Communists had infiltrated the U. S. government?

a. The spread of Thatcherism

b. The continued Cold War in Eastern and Western Europe

c. The election of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy

d. The conviction of Communist conspirators in the U. S. Army