The Cold War at Home Quiz

What was the purpose of the HUAC?

• To promote American films abroad

• To investigate suspected Communists

• To support Hollywood actors

• To create propaganda films

What was the blacklist in Hollywood?

• A list of top-grossing films

• A list of people refused jobs for not cooperating with HUAC

• A list of award-winning directors

• A list of popular actors

What was the purpose of the Loyalty Review Board?

• Promote loyalty to the Communist Party

• Investigate government employees for Communist ties

• Support Hollywood actors

• Create anti-Communist propaganda

How did Americans view the Loyalty Review Board's investigations?

• Supportive and cooperative

• Unconstitutional

• Indifferent

• Too lenient

What was believed about Communist influence in Hollywood?

• It was non-existent

• It was a threat to American films

• It was only in the music industry

• It was beneficial for the economy

What were the Hollywood Ten accused of?

• Being Soviet spies

• Being Communists

• Planning a dictatorship

• Supporting the McCarran Act

What did the McCarran Act outlaw?

• Communism in Hollywood

• Planning actions leading to dictatorship

• Execution of spies

• Election of Communists

What was Alger Hiss accused of?

• Being part of the Hollywood Ten

• Being a Soviet spy and leaking government documents

• Planning a dictatorship

• Supporting McCarthyism

What happened to the Rosenbergs?

• They were acquitted

• They were sentenced to life in prison

• They were executed

• They were deported

What did McCarthyism mean?

• Supporting Communism

• Accusing people of disloyalty without evidence

• Promoting Hollywood films

• Supporting the McCarran Act