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question 6 of 20 : select the best answer for the question 6. what us lawmaker made a name for himself in the 1950s accusing people of being communists? a. dwight eisenhower b. joseph mccarthy c. john kennedy d. harry truman mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page) << previous question next question >>

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall historical knowledge: In the 1950s, Joseph McCarthy, a US lawmaker, led a campaign accusing many of being communists (McCarthyism). Dwight Eisenhower was a president, John Kennedy later became president, and Harry Truman was a president too, not known for this specific accusation campaign.

Answer:

B. Joseph McCarthy