Who were the Hollywood Ten?
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Correct answer: Film industry figures who refused to cooperate with HUAC
The Hollywood Ten were screenwriters and directors who refused to answer HUAC questions about political beliefs and associations. They were cited for contempt and became symbols of resistance to anti-communist investigations.
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