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As a senator, he exploited the people's fear of communism. The Russians had the a-bomb, China went communist, the stalemate that ended the Korean War. The American people feared communism and Senator McCarthy expressed their fears for a while, until he went to far and accused almost everyone of being a communist. His paranoia got the better of him and he lost power fast.

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For what purpose may congress impose a tax?

One of the purposes that may make the congress to impose a tax is to increase the revenue of the government. When the revenue is increased, the federal government is able to provide the basic services to its citizens.


Why did Caesar study public speaking?

Oration was an important part of ancient Roman politics. To be able to deliver a well spoken and impressive speech before the Roman Senate was a powerful tool to win a debate or have legislation passed. For any Roman seeking public office, or higher levels of Roman politics, excellent public speaking skills were required. It was also important for military commanders to gain more respect and understanding by being able to address troops in a forceful and intelligent manner through public speaking.


How were the accused by McCarthy investigated?

McCarthy accused many Americans of being communists. Ironically, he was never able to actually identify any communists. People who McCarthy named were brought before a senate committee and made to testify, and try to explain their innocence. McCarthy ruined many careers by falsely accusing people of being communist.


What is the course of action taken by a government to achieve community goals?

The course of action taken by the government to achieve community goals is to work with non-profit organizations. Many of these programs are able to qualify for grants that assist with community projects.


What is true about the Athenian government?

In the general context of "government," something true and important about the ancient Athenian government is that, during the Classical Period in Greece, it was organized as a democracy. While it was not a "pure" democracy, since only relatively few citizens were able to vote and hold public office, it was nonetheless the first appearance of democracy in Western Civilization.

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Why was Joseph McCarthy able to have a anti-communist campaign?

McCarthy was able to capitalize on US fears about communism and claiming they were in the government.


Why was Joseph McCarthy able to have a anti communist campaign?

McCarthy was able to capitalize on US fears about communism and claiming they were in the government.


Why was senator Joseph McCarthy able to gain so much political power in the 1950?

Joseph McCarthy was able to wield power due to publicity which increased his approval rating, and gained him a powerful following.


How was McCarthy able to gain a powerful hold on the government and public?

As a senator, he exploited the people's fear of communism. The Russians had the a-bomb, China went communist, the stalemate that ended the Korean War. The American people feared communism and Senator McCarthy expressed their fears for a while, until he went to far and accused almost everyone of being a communist. His paranoia got the better of him and he lost power fast.


Why were the Bolsheviks able to take over the provisonal government?

because they had the support of public.


How is the Better Business Bureau able to protect consumers?

by alerting the public and the government to fraudulent companies


What role did playwriting and theater have in shaping public perceptions of the Vietnam War?

Playwriting and theater played a significant role in shaping public perceptions of the Vietnam War by providing a platform for artists to express dissent and critique the war's impact on society. Through powerful performances and thought-provoking scripts, playwrights and theater artists were able to challenge the government's narrative and influence public opinion about the war.


When a city government isn't able to raise enough revenue to pay for a new program or project what does the city do?

issue bonds which are sold to the public


What is a word that begins with A and means powerful?

able, all-powerful, almighty, authoritarian


Why was a powerful world power like China able to be colonzied by the European powers?

China wasn't powerful. China has a dying economy, a dead military, and no powerful central government. For European powers, it was an easy walk in, kill a few hundred thousand, use up the natural resources, and leave.


How powerful was the church in the middle ages?

The medieval Church was usually quite powerful, and it was often a question of whether the Church would be able to keep its power of the kings and emperors, or whether they would be able to exert power over it. There are links below. --- For practical purposes, it was the government of western Europe and held the monetary power.


Why does the government warn people about smoking if they continue to sell it?

because of the amount of tax that has been put on it, its able to gain the government a lot of revenue. also the majority of the public feel they should have a right to smoke