HELP WILL MARK BRAINLIEST Do you think the hearings of the House Un-American Activities Commitee (HUAC) and the televised hearings of Senator McCarthy violated citizens' civil liberties under the First Amendment (which protects citizens' right to free speech and free association)? Explain your answer fully in 2-3 sentences in the box below! << Read Less

Respuesta :

Yes.

The House UnAmerican Activities Committee and the hearings conducted by Senator McCarthy were clear infringements of the right of free association out of Cold War paranoia.

Despite the fact that the US was in a state of war with the Soviet Union, a communist government, mere belief in communism was in no way an indication that one was a supporter of the Soviet Union.

Answer:

yes

Explanation:

The House UnAmerican Activities Committee and the hearings conducted by Senator McCarthy were clear infringements of the right of free association out of Cold War paranoia.

Despite the fact that the US was in a state of war with the Soviet Union, a communist government, mere belief in communism was in no way an indication that one was a supporter of the Soviet Union.