Early Cold War Wayground Screencast (Slides 128 - 133)

What was the primary fear during the Red Scare in America?

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Spread of nuclear weapons

• Communists infiltrating American ideals

• Economic collapse

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

• To promote American propaganda

• To uncover communist activities in America

• To regulate Hollywood productions

• To investigate foreign intelligence activities

Why were the Hollywood 10 blacklisted?

• They refused to answer HUAC's questions about communism

• They were accused of espionage

• They supported the McCarran Act

• They were members of the CIA

What was revealed about Alger Hiss years after his trial?

• He was a victim of McCarthyism

• He was innocent of all charges

• He had provided information to the Soviets

• He was a member of HUAC

What led to the downfall of Joseph McCarthy during the Army hearings?

• He accused high-ranking generals without evidence

• He refused to testify in Congress

• He was found guilty of espionage

• He supported the Communist Party