Question

How did the ways J. Edgar Hoover and Joseph McCarthy oppose communism differ?

Hoover looked for communism in entertainment, while McCarthy looked for communism in the government.

Hoover sought out communism overseas, while McCarthy looked for Communist sympathizers in the U.S.

Hoover’s search was very public, while McCarthy pursued communism in a more secretive manner.

Hoover used surveillance to identify suspected traitors, while McCarthy used hearings.

Answer 1

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Overall, Hoover’s approach was focused on monitoring and investigating potential communist threats on a broad scale, including in the entertainment industry and among American citizens, while McCarthy’s approach was more targeted towards identifying alleged communist infiltrators within the government. Hoover’s methods were often done more openly and through surveillance, while McCarthy’s methods often involved public hearings and accusations.