Question

blacklisting
mccarthy was not the only individual to seek out potential communists.
the house committee on un - american activities (huac) targeted the hollywood community.
actors, writers, and producers alike were summoned to appear before the committee and provide names of colleagues who may have been members of the communist party.
those who repented and named names of suspected communists were allowed to return to business as usual. those who refused to address the committee were cited for contempt.
uncooperative artists were blacklisted from jobs in the entertainment industry. years passed until many had their reputations restored. below is an example:
“sir, i detest, i abhor their communists philosophy, but i detest more than that their tactics, which are those of the fifth column, and are dishonest, but at the same time i never as a citizen want to see our country become our democratic principles through that fear or resentment. i still think that democracy can do it.”

• ronald reagan, testifying in front of the huac as president of the screen actors guild

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1. a spirited outburst, especially of criticism
2. censure (verb) to officially criticize strongly and publicly
3. being disobedient or disrespectful in a court of law
4. part b: which quote from the text best supports the answer to part a?

a. “mean - spiritedness” (paragraph 13)
b. “no sense of decency” (paragraph 13)
c. “fed up” (paragraph 15)
d. “censured him” (paragraph 15)

1. how does reagans testimony in paragraphs 19 - 20 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

Explanation:

To answer these questions, one needs to analyze the text for quotes that support an answer (Part B) and understand how Reagan's testimony contributes to the overall ideas in the text. This involves close - reading and literary analysis skills.

Answer:

1. Without knowing the answer to Part A, it's impossible to determine the correct quote.
2. Reagan's testimony likely expresses his stance on communism and its threat to democratic principles, which contributes to the overall theme of anti - communist sentiment and its impact on the entertainment industry in the text. However, a more specific answer would require access to paragraphs 19 - 20.