Question

1. how do you think those within the entertainment community regarded those who gave names to huac? (2 points)
2. why do you think huac targeted the entertainment industry? (4 points)

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2.2.2 explore: blacklisted!

Explanation:

For question 5: The HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) targeted suspected communist sympathizers, and those who named others to the committee were seen as betrayers by many in the entertainment community. These informants broke trust within a close-knit industry, leading to colleagues being blacklisted, losing jobs, and ruining careers.
For question 6: HUAC targeted the entertainment industry because it had widespread cultural influence—films, TV, and theater reached massive audiences, so the committee feared communist ideas could be spread through this medium. Additionally, the industry had a history of progressive and left-leaning voices, making it a target for those seeking to root out perceived communist sympathizers.

Answer:

1. Most in the entertainment community viewed those who named people to HUAC as traitors and betrayers, as their actions led to colleagues being blacklisted and having their careers destroyed.
2. HUAC targeted the entertainment industry because it held enormous cultural power to shape public opinion, and the committee feared communist ideologies could be disseminated to broad audiences through films, television, and theater; the industry also had a concentration of progressive voices that drew suspicion.