How did the ways J. Edgar Hoover and Joseph McCarthy oppose communism differ? During World War 2.

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

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

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

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

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Philip

17 June, 15:43

How did the ways J. Edgar Hoover and Joseph McCarthy oppose communism differ? During World War 2.

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

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

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

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

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Darian Hughes · Answer 1

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

Explanation:

Hoover focused on surveillance and tips to identify suspects. McCarthy found evidence and held hearings legally.

Madden Hensley · Answer 2

Answer: A. as the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States intensified in the late 1940s and early 1950s, hysteria over the perceived threat posed by Communists in the U. S. became known as the Red Scare.