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What was one effect of McCarthyism in the 1950s?

People supported candidates that opposed McCarthy.

People felt a pressure to conform to avoid suspicion.

People formed resistance groups to question it.

People examined issues related to civil rights.

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2nd answer. They wanted to avoid suspicion because if you were accused of being a communist at the time would ruin your reputation and life
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