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McCarthyism was successful because Americans feared

a.

the Cold War.

c.

Communism.
b.

Soviet domination.

d.

all of the above.

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McCarthyism was successful because Americans feared "all of the above" since tensions were extremely high during this period of the Cold War. People thought communism would take over the world. 
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Given that it was all about communism and the Soviet Union, I'd say your answer will most likely be D.
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