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It was a witch hunt by McCarthy and against the American philosophy and constitution.

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What term describes the film industry workers who refused to cooperate with the HUAC?

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What term describes the film industry workers refused to cooperate with the huac?

The Hollywood Ten


What did huac do?

the question is what didn't the huac do


When people called to testify before HUAC who did not cooperate?

When people called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) did not cooperate, they often faced severe consequences, including fines, imprisonment, or blacklisting. Notable figures like screenwriters Dalton Trumbo and the "Hollywood Ten" refused to answer questions regarding their political beliefs or affiliations, citing their First Amendment rights. Their defiance highlighted the tension between civil liberties and the anti-communist sentiments of the time, leading to significant repercussions in their careers and personal lives.


What does HUAC stand for?

HUAC was the House Un-American Activities Committee.


What are three facts about HUAC?

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.


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

The Hollywood Ten


How did film industry about the cold war affect Americans view on the Soviets?

The HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) relentlessly pursued anyone it suspected of supporting Communist ideas. Hollywood studios circulated a blacklist of industry people who were denied work in films because they opposed HUAC and spoke out.


What is a huac?

The HUAC is the House Committee on Un-American Activities. This is a committee found in the United States of America.


Who ran the HUAC?

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How did McCarthy and the HUAC create a reign of terror?

The Un-American Activities Committee was established in 1937 to investigate subversive movements. The problem the Americans had was the supporting people within the organization.