Joseph McCarthy, Robert Stevens, and Roy Cohn at 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings in Washington, DC

The transcript describes a relentless effort to secure special privileges for an individual, which was closely followed by the media. It highlights a public clash between two adversaries, turning into a significant event. The narrative reaches a low point when McCarthy accuses a young associate of Joseph Welch's law firm of communist affiliations.

What was the media's role in the conflict involving the Army?

• They faithfully recorded the day-by-day events.

• They exaggerated the events.

• They ignored the conflict.

• They sided with McCarthy.

How did the conflict between the two adversaries evolve?

• It ended without any media attention.

• It was kept secret from the public.

• It turned into a significant public spectacle.

• It was resolved quickly.

What was McCarthy's action that marked a new low?

• He withdrew from the hearings.

• He attacked the Army's counsel, Joseph Welch.

• He accused the Army of treason.

• He praised the Army's counsel.

Who was accused of having communist leanings?

• Joseph Welch

• McCarthy himself

• A young associate in Welch's law firm

• A member of the Army

What was the nature of the accusation made by McCarthy?

• He accused someone of theft.

• He accused someone of fraud.

• He accused someone of espionage.

• He accused someone of having communist leanings.