Which committee investigated communism in Hollywood and other sectors of society?

• A. Senate Internal Security Committee
• B. House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
• C. FBI
• D. CIA

Answer: (B)

During the early Cold War, Congress created a body to investigate suspected disloyalty and subversive activities, including in the entertainment industry. This committee—part of the House of Representatives—held high-profile hearings into communist influence in Hollywood, questioning writers, directors, and actors in 1947. The scrutiny led to widespread blacklisting in the film industry and highlighted tensions between civil liberties and national security. While federal agencies like the FBI conducted investigations and the CIA was established for foreign intelligence, the specific entity focused on public hearings and inquiries across various sectors, including Hollywood, was this congressional committee.