How did Joseph McCarthy rise and fall?

Answer 1

He had gained popularity by accusing certain people of being Soviet (Russian) spies, through the fear that had already entered the minds of many Americans they found him to be someone they could trust to protect them from the threat. Through trials and rigorous investigations it was revealed that his "List of spies" was in fact not as trustworthy as he had claimed. The trust of the people was lost and so ended his career and good name.

Answer 2

One reason for the rise of Joseph McCarthy's rise was his claims that he had evidence of communists were working in the state department. His fall was due to the fact that after years of investigating, his claims were found to be false. He got carried away and was eventually thought to be out of line.

Answer 3

McCarthy claimed that there were known communists in the State Department. He held investigations and hearings and did ruin many careers. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower so feared his influence with the public that they did nothing to stop him. When McCarthy attacked the US Army as a hotbed of communist activity, the Senate finally censored him and he died a broken politician.

Answer 4

Senator Joseph McCarthy was known for accusing people of being Communists. He rose to fame in 1950, but was ultimately censured for his practices in 1954.