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Why did members of the House Un-American Activities Committee target screenwriters, directors, and others who made their living in the movie industry?(1 point)
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.
They feared that they would make popular movies that promoted Communist ideals.
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They feared that they would make popular movies that promoted Communist ideals. Movies reached mass audiences, so HUAC worried Hollywood could spread communist propaganda and influence public opinion.
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