Question

What does McCarthy seem to be suggesting in the final paragraph in his speech ? In ‘Enemies from within’ speech.

Answer 1

He seems to be suggesting a sort of political purge is needed, if not oncoming, in the American government and society.

Explanation:

• The speech was about how communists were working in the American government and a list of traitors.

• In his speech, he spoke about Abraham Lincoln. He said Lincoln was a great president and hated war.

• He said, 'When you have political power and you want people to follow you, you can choose to be manipulative and lie, but you can also choose to be persuasive and tell the truth. The choice is yours.'