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A Senator named Joseph McCarthy made a public accusation that more than two hundred “card-carrying” Communistshad infiltrated the United States government. Though his accusations were proven to be untrue, his zealous campaigning produced in one of the most repressive times in 20th-century American politics. This was sometimes called the Red Scare.

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How did the House Un-American Activities Committee affect filmmaking?

Because of the House Un-American Activities Committee, film producers avoided making movies about controversial subjects.


What was Arthur Miller's connection to the McCarthy hearings?

His mind slowly eroded until he became obsessed with yelling about demons under his bed in the middle of the streets. Shortly after that his imaginary friend stabbed him.


What happened to arthur miller when he was called before the house un American activities committee?

When Arthur Miller was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1956, he refused to name individuals who had been associated with the Communist Party, citing his First Amendment rights. As a result, he was found in contempt of Congress and faced significant legal and personal repercussions. His experience with HUAC deeply influenced his writing, particularly in works like "The Crucible," which explores themes of paranoia and moral integrity. Ultimately, Miller's defiance became emblematic of the broader struggle against McCarthyism during that era.


Who were the Hollywood ten and what were they accussed of?

The Hollywood ten were ten Hollywood writers thought to be Communist by HUAC (House Committee on Un-American Activities). Joseph McCarthy said that these ten writers could use the film industry to spread communist propaganda. The Hollywood ten were then investigated by HUAC, the writers refused to give evidence saying that the constitution gave them the right to free speech. The Hollywood ten were supported by famous movie stars like Humphrey Bogart, this made no difference the Hollywood ten were sent to prison for refusing to give evidence at HUAC trials, and for being suspected communists. :)


Why are all of the chairman Republican?

In the US congress, the party that holds the majority gets to select the chairmen & women, and decide who will run important committees. In the 2014 mid-term elections, the Republicans won the most seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate; so, as the majority party, they became able to name members of their own party to all of the major committees. When the Democrats controlled the Senate or the House (or both), it was their party that named these committee leaders.

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In 1947 the house unamerican activities committee huac targeted for investigation?

All of the Above


What was the function of house UnAmerican Activities Committee?

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What are the release dates for House of Unamerican Activities - 1984?

House of Unamerican Activities - 1984 was released on: USA: 1984


What was the house committee on unamerican activities?

The House Committee on Un-American activities was created to investigate disloyalty and subversive organizations between 1938 to 1975.. It was originally created in 1938 to uncover citizens with Nazi ties within the United States.


When Pete Seeger appeared before the House Committee on UnAmerican Activities in 1955 he refused to answer the committee's questions about his personal beliefs. He based his refusal on?

the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech.


When Pete seeger appeared before the House Committee on unAmerican activities in 1955 he refused to answer the committee's questions about his personal believe he bases refusal on?

The First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech


In 1947 the house un-american activities committee targeted for investigation?

all of the above


What was the House UnAmerican Activities Committee responsible for?

The House of Representatives began its work investigating subversive activity by U.S. citizens in 1930 as the Fish Committee and in 1934 as the McCormack Committee. In 1938 the committee was revived as the Dies Committee (after the name of its chairman, Martin Dies, Jr., D-Texas) to investigate the activities of communist and fascist organizations on the home front. Despite the strong anticommunism of Chairman Dies, before and during World War II the committee concentrated on fascist organizations.


What was the H.U.A.C.?

THE HUAC-- an overviewThe HUAC was the House Un-american Activties Committee, it was responsible for the destruction of all unamerican things.


When Pete Seeger appeared before the House Committee on UnAmerican Activities in 1955, he refused to answer the committee's questions about his personal beliefs He based his refusal on?

the First Amendment he had his fredom of speach (apex)


What movie and television projects has Martin Dies been in?

Martin Dies has: Played himself in "Committee on UnAmerican Activities" in 1962. Played himself in "Seeing Red" in 1983. Played Himself - Chairman of House Un-American Activities Committee in "Bogart: The Untold Story" in 1996. Played himself in "Assignment: Rescue" in 1997. Played himself in "The Tramp and the Dictator" in 2002.


What group of writers refused to answer the questions of the HUAC and were sent to jail?

The Hollywood Ten