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key points quiz
key points quiz
answer these questions to check your understanding of liberalism and its discontents.
why did the house un - american activities committee (huac) launch a campaign to investigate subversive activities among federal and private employees?
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to expand the political power of unions
to discredit leftists and limit the scope of the new deal
to suppress opposition to the new deal and support the democratic party
to arrest the leadership of the american communist party

Explanation:

The House Un - American Activities Committee (HUAC) was used in part to target left - leaning individuals and limit the influence of policies associated with the New Deal. It was a tool to discredit those seen as subversive, often leftists.

Answer:

to discredit leftists and limit the scope of the New Deal