Question

what was the primary goal of mccarthyism in the 1950s?
a to promote voting rights for african americans in the south
b to encourage economic growth through infrastructure development
c to integrate the u.s. military forces
d to combat and expose alleged communist influence in the u.s.

Explanation:

McCarthyism was a period of intense anti - communist suspicion and investigations in the United States during the 1950s. It was led by Senator Joseph McCarthy. The main focus was on identifying and eliminating what was perceived as communist influence within the U.S. government, military, and other institutions.

• Option A: Promoting voting rights for African Americans was part of the Civil Rights Movement, not related to McCarthyism.
• Option B: Encouraging economic growth through infrastructure is more related to economic policies rather than the anti - communist agenda of McCarthyism.
• Option C: Integrating the U.S. military forces was a result of the Civil Rights Movement (e.g., Truman's order in 1948), not McCarthyism.
• Option D: Combating and exposing alleged communist influence aligns with the core of McCarthyism.

Answer:

D. to combat and expose alleged communist influence in the U.S.