How did the FBI contribute to McCarthyism?
        
        
     
    
 replied to:  Augusta1
         
        
            
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        The FBI conducted background investigations of federal employees.
        
        
     
    
 replied to:  giotto22
         
        
            
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        The FBI engaged in illegal practices, including wiretaps and burglary, in pursuit of Communist agents.