Question

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

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

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Hoover used surveillance and investigations within the government and society to root out suspected communists, while McCarthy targeted specific individuals, often in highly publicized hearings, to accuse them of being communists without substantial evidence. Hoover focused on gathering intelligence and building dossiers on suspected threats, while McCarthy engaged in more sensational and aggressive tactics in his anti-communist crusade.