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Senator Joseph McCarthy launched a crusade against the U.S. State Department with a list of 205 known communists all of whom were found guilty and eventually removed from their positions. \[ \text { True } \]

Ask by Estrada Wheeler. in the United States
Mar 16,2025

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The statement is false because Senator Joseph McCarthy's list of 205 communists in the U.S. State Department did not result in all individuals being found guilty and removed from their positions. Many of the accusations were unfounded, and the individuals were not legally convicted.

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While McCarthy claimed to have a list of 205 communists, his accusations were often unfounded, and the actual number of individuals he was able to prove as communists was far fewer. His tactics caused widespread fear and paranoia, leading to the term "McCarthyism," which describes sensational accusations without substantial evidence that often ruined lives and careers. After McCarthy's influence declined, his methods sparked a national conversation about civil liberties and the balance between security and freedom. This led to a more cautious approach towards accusations of disloyalty, and subsequent laws were enacted to protect individuals from similar witch hunts, promoting a more nuanced dialogue about political ideology in America.

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