The Hollywood Ten
The Hollywood Ten
Paul Robeson was investigated by the HUAC because he had made a speech that said that blacks would not support the US if there was a war against the Soviet Union. He also refused to sign an affidavit that said that he was not a communist.
Individuals who refused to answer questions from the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) could face serious consequences, including being cited for contempt of Congress, which could lead to fines or imprisonment. Additionally, they risked damage to their reputations and careers, particularly in the entertainment industry, as they might be blacklisted or ostracized for their perceived dissent. The atmosphere of fear and suspicion during this era often led to broader social and professional repercussions for those who resisted the committee's authority.
THE HUAC-- an overviewThe HUAC was the House Un-american Activties Committee, it was responsible for the destruction of all unamerican things.
The writers who refused to answer questions in front of the HUAC committee were known as the Hollywood Ten.
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The Hollywood Ten
The Hollywood Ten
The Hollywood Ten
The Hollywood Ten
The Hollywood Ten
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Paul Robeson was investigated by the HUAC because he had made a speech that said that blacks would not support the US if there was a war against the Soviet Union. He also refused to sign an affidavit that said that he was not a communist.
HUAC was the House Un-American Activities Committee.
If someone refused to answer questions posed by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), they could face legal repercussions, including being held in contempt of Congress. This could result in fines or imprisonment. Additionally, their refusal could damage their reputation and career, as the committee often publicly identified individuals as uncooperative or suspicious. Historical instances show that such refusals could lead to increased scrutiny and potential blacklisting in various industries.
The HUAC was used to find citizens in United States with Nazi ties. It was established in 1938 under the leadership of Martin Dies. The House Judiciary Committee was transferred the functions of HUAC on the abolishment of HUAC in 1975.