Question

During the era known as “McCarthyism” a committee called the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) systematically investigated people suspected of communist involvement. What other groups were targeted? Choose all that apply: (4 pts)(4 points) Responses Military servicemen Military servicemen Hollywood actors, entertainers, writers and directors Hollywood actors, entertainers, writers and directors Nazi sympathizers Nazi sympathizers Members of the US Senate Members of the US Senate Members of the LGBTQ community

Answer 1

During the era of McCarthyism and the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), several groups were targeted, including:

1. **Hollywood actors, entertainers, writers and directors** - Many individuals in the entertainment industry were accused of communist ties and faced blacklisting.

2. **Members of the LGBTQ community** - While not exclusively targeted as part of the official investigations, members of the LGBTQ community often faced scrutiny and persecution during this time, as they were also seen as potential security risks.

The other groups listed, such as **military servicemen**, **Nazi sympathizers**, and **members of the US Senate**, were not systematically targeted by HUAC in the same way. While some military personnel may have been investigated, it was not a primary focus of HUAC's activities. Likewise, Nazi sympathizers were more of a focus during World War II rather than the McCarthyist era. Members of the US Senate were not typically investigated either, though accusations could and did arise within political contexts.

Thus, the correct groups targeted by HUAC during McCarthyism would be:

- Hollywood actors, entertainers, writers and directors
- Members of the LGBTQ community