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1. Who created the Blacklist and House Committee and what was its purpose?

President Truman was responsible for creating the Blacklist and House Committee. The purpose of those was to test Federal employees and citizens to find if there were un-patriotic people or enemies of their country.

2. In the House Committee, how did measures progress after Hoover joined?

After Hoover sided with Truman, the light questioning began to turn rigorous. The definition of "guilty" broadened and more people came under suspicion.

3. What would deem someone "guilty" to the House Committee?

The House considered anyone actively involved in Communism or any organized, counter-government as un-American. Eventually the definition spread to include those who affiliated with someone involved in these groups.

4. How were the liberal Democrats convinced to support the House Committee and Blacklist?

Truman was able to convince liberal Democrats to support his tactics through fear. They became convinced that Russia was a strong enemy and that Communism was as bad as Nazism.

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