Question

1. mccarthyism was characterized by—

a. economic reform
b. accusations of communist influence
c. civil rights activism
d. support for isolationism

Explanation:

McCarthyism refers to the practice of making baseless accusations of communist influence or subversion. Option A is about economic reform, which is unrelated. Option C is about civil rights activism, not related to McCarthyism. Option D is about support for isolationism, which is not the main characteristic of McCarthyism. Only option B matches the definition of McCarthyism.

Answer:

B. accusations of communist influence