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.