Multiple choice

Which of these was an outcome of the "Army-McCarthy Hearings" in early 1954?

  1. McCarthy was court martialed for treason

  2. The Army continued to send troops to Asia

  3. Army was found to have violated international law in Korea

  4. McCarthy's accusations of gov communists were discredited
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Army-McCarthy hearings were televised, allowing the public to see McCarthy's bullying tactics. This led to a sharp decline in his popularity and the eventual censure of McCarthy by the Senate, effectively ending his influence.

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