Question

what was the purpose of the house un-american activities committee?
a. to investigate possible communist, nazi, and fascist activities in the united states
b. to ease fears that communists were trying to destroy the united states
c. to find any americans spreading anti-american sentiments abroad
d. to punish those who showed a lack of patriotism in their daily lives

Explanation:

The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was a U.S. congressional committee focused on investigating domestic activities it deemed un-American, primarily targeting communist, Nazi, and fascist groups operating within the United States during the mid-20th century. Option B is incorrect as HUAC's actions often stoked, rather than eased, fears of communist influence. Option C is wrong because its focus was domestic, not Americans abroad. Option D is incorrect as its mandate was investigation of political subversion, not punishing general lack of patriotism in daily life.

Answer:

A. to investigate possible communist, Nazi, and fascist activities in the United States