History A-Level
HUAC
What HUAC means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of HUAC
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A House committee that investigated alleged subversion in government, Hollywood and unions, often using aggressive tactics.
Topics that use HUAC
- The transformation of the USA, 1945–55 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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