12.3 The Cold War at Home

The United States Congress investigated "Communist influence" in Hollywood through the HUAC (​ (a)   ) .

• House Un-American Activities Committee
• Hollywood United Action Conference
• Hollywood Union of Actors and Cinematographers
• Harvard University Alumni Club
• House Union Against Communism

The ​ (a)   led screenings of government employees through the Federal Loyalty Review Board.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• National Guard
• National Security Agency (NSA)
• Secret Service

The Hollywood Ten refused to testify to HUAC and were subsequently imprisoned. Why did they refuse?

• They thought the hearings were unconstitutional.

• They supported Communist ideas.

• They believed that there was no evidence against them.

• They were simply too busy to care.

What was significant about the Ethel & Julius Rosenberg case?

• Their case was decided by the Supreme Court.

• They were the subject of global appeals for clemency.

• They were the first U.S. civilians to ever be executed for espionage.

• They successfully avoided incrimination by invoking the 5th amendment.

What finally led to the downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy?

• He accused members of the U.S. Army of being Communist.

• He claimed President Eisenhower was colluding with Russia.

• He called for the impeachment of VP Richard Nixon.

• He attacked fellow Senators who spoke out against his actions.

REVIEW: What organization was formed to counter USSR aggression in Europe through a military alliance of its members?

• The European Union

  (EU)

• The United Nations

  (UN)

• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization

  (NATO)

• The Marshall Plan