The Cold War, 1947: the US government investigated nineteen men from the film industry for suspected communist ties. The first ten to be questioned—known as the Hollywood Ten—were blacklisted for standing up for their First Amendment rights and refusing to cooperate. Author's note. Bibliography. Source notes. Index. Black-and-white photographs and reproductions.
Title alpha Blacklisted!: Hollywood, the Cold War, and the First Amendment
Level Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 176
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Civil and human rights. Cold War (1947–1991). Hollywood. US film industry. Communism. The Hollywood Ten. US House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities. First amendment to the US constitution. US Congress. US government.
Lexile 1230L
Trim Size 9 1/4" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-10-08
JLG Release Date Feb 2019
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
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