THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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war crimes of German and Japanese officials
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corruption by companies in the defense industry
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allegations of Communist influence in government
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rights violations against American Americans
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Detailed explanation-1: -HUAC was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and rebel activities on the part of private citizens, public employees and organizations suspected of having Communist ties. Citizens suspected of having ties to the communist party would be tried in a court of law.
Detailed explanation-2: -After hearing 32 witnesses and two million words of testimony, the committee concluded that McCarthy himself had not exercised any improper influence on Schine’s behalf, but that Roy Cohn, McCarthy’s chief counsel, had engaged in some “unduly persistent or aggressive efforts” for Schine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements best characterizes the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s? The House Un-American Activities Committee wrongly accused many people.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following resulted from McCarthyism during the 1950’s? U.S citizens were arrested for being suspected communist.