What Reason Did the Hollywood Ten Give for Not Cooperating

question 59

Multiple Choice

What reason did the Hollywood Ten give for not cooperating with the HUAC hearings?

• A) They were all communists and did want to indict themselves.
• B) Ronald Reagan had threatened that they would lose their jobs if they cooperated.
• C) They were all busy making movies and did not have time to attend the hearings.
• D) They felt the hearings were a violation of the First Amendment.

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