Which statement about the Red Scare after World War II is true?
A. With Truman's blessing, the McCarran Act of 1950 was passed, requiring all Communists to register with the attorney General.
B. The administration, the House of Representatives, and the Senate all conducted probes of possible subversive activity.
C. American fears of Communist subversion eased once the Truman administration set up an internal loyalty program.
D. Rooted in fears of a Soviet invasion, it essentially began as a reaction to revelations that the Russians had the bomb.
Answer: B
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