Hollywood Blacklist and Communism

The video discusses the revival of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1947, focusing on its investigation into Hollywood's alleged communist influences. It highlights the Hollywood Ten's defiance against HUAC's questioning and the broader implications for American rights and freedoms. The video also touches on the consequences faced by those accused and the undercover methods used to continue working in Hollywood despite the accusations.

What was the primary focus of the House Committee on Un-American Activities when it was revived in 1947?

• Reviving the American film industry

• Promoting American films abroad

• Supporting the Screen Actors Guild

• Investigating Hollywood for communist influences

Why did some Hollywood figures reject certain scripts?

• They contained communist ideas

• They were not approved by the Screen Actors Guild

• They were poorly written

• They were too expensive to produce

What was the stance of the small group within the Screen Actors Guild?

• They were neutral on political issues

• They opposed the guild board's policies

• They supported the guild board's policies

• They focused on improving actor wages

What was the general sentiment towards communism in Hollywood during this period?

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Sympathetic

• Opposed

What was the Hollywood Ten's response to the committee's questioning?

• They provided written statements

• They left the country

• They defied the committee

• They fully cooperated

What was the committee's main question to individuals?

• Are you a member of the Screen Actors Guild?

• Have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?

• Do you support American films?

• Have you ever traveled to Russia?

What did individuals claim as their right when refusing to answer the committee's questions?

• The right to a public trial

• The right to remain silent

• The right to legal representation

• The right to be confronted with evidence

What happened to the Hollywood Ten after their defiance?

• They were promoted in Hollywood

• They were imprisoned

• They were sent to Russia

• They were awarded for bravery

How did some individuals continue to work despite the blacklist?

• By changing careers

• By using pseudonyms

• By moving to another country

• By working in secret

What was the consequence of admitting to being a communist?

• Promotion within the industry

• Further questioning about others

• Public apology

• Immediate release