10
QuizMultiple Choice

McCarthyism

Question 10 • IC Sem B US History

What was the major motivation behind the actions of President Truman’s loyalty boards and those of the House Un-American Activities Committee?

Answer
A
a desire to bring qualified people into positions of power
B
an attempt to decrease the reach of the government
C
a fear of the spreading influence of the Soviet Union
D
an effort to strengthen the American economy