The correct answer is: They feared that they would make popular movies that promoted Communist ideas.
Why did members of the House Un-American Activities Committee target screenwriters, directors, and others who made their living in the movie industry?
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• They feared that they would make popular movies that promoted Communist ideas.
• They hoped that fear of blacklisting might drive Communists out of the country.
• They believed people who worked in Hollywood could be easily blackmailed by the Soviets.
• They feared that they would include secret messages to the Soviets within their films.
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