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

Members of the US Senate
Members of the US Senate

Hollywood actors, entertainers, writers and directors
Hollywood actors, entertainers, writers and directors

Military servicemen
Military servicemen

Nazi sympathizers
Nazi sympathizers

Members of the LGBTQ community

Answer 1

During the era of McCarthyism, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) primarily targeted:

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

While HUAC's focus was largely on suspected communists, various individuals and groups associated with leftist movements—including those in the entertainment industry and the LGBTQ community—were often scrutinized and persecuted.

The other options listed (Members of the US Senate, Military servicemen, Nazi sympathizers) were not systematically targeted in the same manner during this period.