Questions and Answers
What does HUAC stand for?
When was the House of Un-American Activities Committee established?
1938
What was the purpose of the House of Un-American Activities Committee?
To investigate disloyalty and subversive activities related to communism.
Study Notes
HUAC Overview
- HUAC stands for House of Un-American Activities Committee.
- Established in 1938 as part of Congressional efforts to combat perceived threats of communism.
Purpose and Activities
- Tasked with investigating disloyalty and subversive actions among private citizens and public employees.
- Targeted organizations suspected of having communist affiliations.
- Adopted aggressive questioning techniques, often pressuring witnesses to reveal names and additional information.
- Its methods influenced later practices during the McCarthy era, highlighting a pattern of anti-communist investigations.
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Description
Explore the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) established in 1938. This quiz covers its purpose, investigative practices, and the influence it had on the McCarthy era. Test your knowledge on the committee's role in anti-communist actions and its impact on American society.
