1. Which statement best describes the central idea of the text? A. Senator Joseph McCarthy modeled the Red Scare after the purge trials of the 1930s in the Soviet Union. B. Senator Joseph McCarthy's actions affected many famous individuals but had little impact on the American public. C. Senator Joseph McCarthy took advantage of widespread anti-communist fervor to become an important figure in the Red Scare. D. Senator Joseph McCarthy faced opposition from many Hollywood celebrities that stifled the impact of his anti-communist agenda.