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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.2
What impact did McCarthyism have on First Amendment rights during the Cold War era?
It increased citizens' right to peaceably assemble for political protests.
It enhanced media credibility by censoring misleading information.
It expanded religious expression by promoting diversity in faiths.
It created a climate of fear that suppressed free speech due to anti-communist sentiments.
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