U.S History 18.3 Pre test

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March 1947, President Truman issued an executive order setting up the Federal Employee Loyalty Program, which included the Loyalty Review Board. What was its purpose?

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To investigate government employees and to dismiss those who were found to be disloyal to the U.S. government.

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This committee believed that Communists were sneaking propaganda into films.

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House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

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The Hollywood Ten decided not to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee because they believed that the hearings were ______________

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unconstitutional.

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Because the Hollywood Ten refused to answer questions from the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) they were sent to prison.

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true

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This is a list of people whom they condemned for having a Communist background.

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black list

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This man was thought to be a Russian spy. He was convicted of perjury and sent to jail.

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Alger Hiss

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This couple was found guilty of espionage and sentenced to death.

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The Rosenbergs

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Julius and Ethel Rosenberg died in the electric chair in June 1953, becoming the first U.S. politicians executed for espionage. True or False?

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False

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This Wisconsin senator charged that Communists were taking over the government.

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Joseph McCarthy

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What is McCarthyism?

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The unfair tactic of accusing people of disloyalty without providing evidence.