McCarthyism primarily and fundamentally reflected

A. the threat that Communist-led insurgencies would overthrow the pro-Western governments in developing countries in Asia.
B. fears of Soviet attack.
C. the fears and hatreds of many Americans, who were suspicious of things foreign, liberal, internationalist, or intellectual.
D. hostility to the Truman administration for firing General MacArthur.


Answer: C

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