Question

Which of the following statements best characterizes the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s?
The House Un-American Activities Committee ended the era of espionage.
The House Un-American Activities Committee kept the United States out of war.
The House Un-American Activities Committee wrongly accused many people.
The House Un-American Activities Committee questioned only private citizens.

Answer 1

The House Un-American Activities Committee wrongly accused many people.

Explanation: During the 1950s Red Scare HUAC conducted broad investigations and hearings that led to blacklists, ruined careers, and violations of civil liberties for many people—often with dubious or unproven charges.