Hollywood's Cold War: Anti-Communism

The video explores the fear and paranoia during America's Cold War years, focusing on the threat of communism and nuclear war. It highlights the role of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and J. Edgar Hoover in investigating communist influences, particularly in Hollywood. The Hollywood Ten's defiance against HUAC led to their imprisonment and blacklisting. The video also discusses anti-communist films and President Truman's opposition to legislation that threatened civil liberties.

What was a major source of fear in the United States during the Cold War?

• Technological failures

• Environmental disasters

• Nuclear attacks

• Economic recession

Who was the head of the FBI during the Cold War, known for his anti-communist stance?

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Ronald Reagan

• Joseph McCarthy

• Harry Truman

What was the primary concern of the House Un-American Activities Committee in Hollywood?

• Financial corruption

• Censorship issues

• Subversive messages in films

• Labor disputes

What was the reaction of most witnesses during the Hollywood hearings?

• They protested outside the hearings

• They cooperated with the committee

• They fled the country

• They refused to testify

What was the outcome for the Hollywood Ten who refused to testify?

• They were exiled to Europe

• They were given government jobs

• They were awarded for bravery

• They were sent to prison

Which future U.S. President testified as a friendly witness in the 1947 hearings?

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was the impact of anti-communist films produced during the Cold War?

• They were banned in the U.S.

• They added to the hysteria

• They distracted President Truman

• They were highly acclaimed

What was the purpose of the Internal Security Bill of 1950?

• To reduce taxes

• To promote free speech

• To increase military spending

• To empower the government against security risks

How did President Truman view the Internal Security Bill of 1950?

• As a financial burden

• As a minor issue

• As a threat to freedom

• As a necessary measure

What did Truman believe was the greatest danger to freedom since the Alien and Sedition laws?

• The Hollywood Ten

• The FBI's actions

• The Internal Security Bill

• The Cold War