USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the primary focus of the HUAC in the 1950s?
A
to place quotas on the number of immigrants entering the U.S.
B
to investigate those accused of disloyalty to the US
C
to prevent the intergration of various racial groups in the U.S. society
D
to prevent the admission of Red China to the United Nations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As the Cold War intensified, the frenzy over the perceived threat posed by Communists in the U.S. became known as the Red Scare. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine? Containment of Communism. Which statement best describes the primary focus of the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s? To investigate those accused of disloyalty to the United States.

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: -The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was created to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties.

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