18.3 Guided Reading

What was the main reason for fear during the late 1940s and early 1950s in the United States?

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of communism

• Fear of technological advancement

• Fear of environmental disasters

Who was Tony Kahn's father, and why was he significant in the context of the Cold War?

• A famous actor accused of espionage

• A successful screenwriter accused of being a Communist

• A politician accused of treason

• A scientist accused of leaking secrets

What did Gordon Kahn do to avoid testifying before the congressional committee?

• He named others as Communists

• He fled to Mexico

• He went into hiding in Canada

• He changed his identity

What was the impact of the anti-Communist hysteria on American citizens during the Cold War?

• It led to increased economic growth

• It caused widespread fear and accusations

• It improved international relations

• It resulted in technological advancements

How many Americans claimed membership in the Communist Party at the height of World War II?

• About 50,000

• About 80,000

• About 100,000

• About 120,000

What was the purpose of the Loyalty Review Board established by President Truman in 1947?

• To investigate government employees and dismiss those disloyal to the U.S. government

• To promote Communist ideologies within the U.S. government

• To support the Hollywood Ten in their legal battles

• To investigate foreign espionage activities

What was the main focus of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)?

• To investigate Communist influence in the U.S. government and society

• To promote American cultural values in Hollywood

• To support civil rights movements in the U.S.

• To investigate foreign espionage activities

Who were the Hollywood Ten?

• A group of movie stars who supported Communist ideologies

• A group of witnesses who refused to testify before HUAC

• A group of government officials accused of espionage

• A group of writers who promoted American values

What was the purpose of the blacklist instituted by Hollywood executives?

• To promote new actors

• To condemn people with a Communist background

• To encourage film production

• To support the government

What was the McCarran Act intended to do?

• Promote free speech

• Establish a totalitarian dictatorship

• Encourage artistic expression

• Support Hollywood filmmakers