I don't know what your book says -- but here were my experiences:
McCarthyism
* ruined the careers of many fine actors and musicians who were banned because they were suspected of having Communist leanings
* caused school systems (and other employers) to require signed loyalty oaths from their employees
* wasted tax payers' money in witch hunts
* raised suspeicion about many people -- including the president.
Check this site for more information.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAmccarthyism.htm
how did mccarthyism affect the lives and political thinkink of th e people in the u s
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