Methods used by McCarthy and the growth of opposition

Methods used by McCarthy and the growth of opposition.

1. In 1950, Senator McCarthy gave a speech during which he waved what he claimed was a list of 205 communists in the State Department. He claimed some were giving information to the USSR, putting the USA at risk.
2. No one ever looked at the list and many of the accusations were never proved. But newspapers published his allegations, and many people believed him.
3. McCarthy investigated possible communists. During Senate hearing, he intimidated witnesses and pressured people into accusing other. He destroyed the careers of thousands of people.
4. McCarthy began to lose popularity, though, because of his bullying tactics.