D. They wanted to ensure that the other could not attack and destroy them
Asia. In the yearly survey held by the American based non- governmental Freedom House, the ratings showed that the continent that would least enjoy these liberties would be Asia. Africa was a close second to Asia.
Initially, Joseph McCarthy focused on an investigation into communism's influence on "<span>government and security," since this was thought to be the most dangerous to national security. He then shifted focus somewhat to the entertainment industry. </span>