Senator Joseph McCarthy dominated the American media and Congress during the early 1950s. McCarthy's rise to power was aided most by
(A) the expansion of the Democratic Party
(B) the electoral success of the Republican Party in 1952
(C) the support of Vice President Richard Nixon
(D) the decision by Secretary of State Dean Acheson to hire Communist advisors
(E) President Eisenhower's strong support of his efforts
Answer: (B) the electoral success of the Republican Party in 1952
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