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What was the major motivation behind the actions of President Truman’s loyalty boards and those of the House Un-American Activities Committee?
a desire to bring qualified people into positions of power
an attempt to decrease the reach of the government
a fear of the spreading influence of the Soviet Union
an effort to strengthen the American economy

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a fear of the spreading influence of the Soviet Union

Both Truman’s loyalty program and the House Un-American Activities Committee were driven by Cold War fears of communist infiltration (the Red Scare) and aimed to root out suspected Soviet/Communist influence in government and society.