All of the following factors contributed to the emergence of anticommunist hysteria in the late 1940s and early 1950s EXCEPT

A) the demagoguery of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
B) several high-profile cases related to pro-Soviet espionage.
C) the exponential growth of the American Communist Party.
D) the emergence of Soviet-style governments in Asia and Europe.

Anticommunist Hysteria

A period marked by heightened fear and suspicion of communist influence on society, often leading to irrational accusations and violations of civil liberties.

Joseph McCarthy

A U.S. Senator known for his campaign against alleged communists in the government and military during the early 1950s, a period known as the McCarthy era.

American Communist Party

A political party in the United States that advocates for a Marxist-Leninist form of government and socialism, established in 1919.