Understanding the House on American Activities Committee

The video discusses the House on American Activities Committee (HUAC), established in 1938, which played a significant role in American history by targeting alleged communists during the Cold War. HUAC's methods often involved pressuring individuals to testify against others, leading to a climate of fear and suspicion. Over time, HUAC's influence waned, and it was renamed in 1969 before being disbanded in 1975. The video also touches on the rise of the Red Guards, who were involved in violent actions against political enemies of Mao and the Communist Party.

What year was the House on American Activities Committee (HUAC) founded?

• 1969

• 1950

• 1938

• 1945

What was the primary concern of the HUAC after World War II?

• Environmental issues

• Nuclear proliferation

• Spread of communism

• Economic instability

What was the ideological conflict that the U.S. found itself in after WWII?

• Conflict with the Soviet Union

• Conflict with China

• Conflict with Germany

• Conflict with Japan

What could happen to individuals who refused to testify before the HUAC?

• They were exiled

• They were promoted

• They were imprisoned for contempt

• They were fined

What was a common outcome for those who testified before the HUAC?

• They were ignored

• They were given awards

• They were immediately released

• They were asked to name others

What was the HUAC's approach to those who pleaded the Fifth Amendment?

• They were ignored

• They were offered protection

• It was seen as a sign of guilt

• They were given immunity

In what year was the HUAC renamed the Committee on Internal Security?

• 1948

• 1969

• 1955

• 1975

When was the HUAC finally disbanded?

• 1980

• 1975

• 1950

• 1965

What was the primary activity of the Red Guards?

• Promoting peace

• Publicly humiliating and assaulting political enemies

• Building infrastructure

• Spreading democracy

Who were the Red Guards primarily targeting?

• Environmental activists

• Political enemies of Mao and the Communist Party

• Foreign diplomats

• Business leaders