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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the war, what governmental entity wanted to keep up their power?
(a) The Board of Education.
(b) CIA.
(c) FBI.
(d) The President.

2. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d
(a) Former government officials.
(b) Women.
(c) People suspected of disloyalty.
(d) Immigrants.

3. With the House, how were people's loyalties originally tested?
(a) Drawn out interrogation.
(b) Physical abuse.
(c) Litmus test.
(d) Mind games.

4. Wills explains that the tactics of the Committee created an environment of _______ in America.
(a) Dependence.
(b) Greed.
(c) Distrust.
(d) Calmness.

5. Hellman was considered a ________, not a Communist.
(a) Radical.
(b) Independent.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Republican.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.

2. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.

3. Truman created the House Committee on _______ Activities.

4. What did people believe The House Committee violated?

5. What commonly happened to people found guilty?

(see the answer key)

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