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The scriptwriters known as the "Hollywood Ten" were blacklisted by the movie industry because they ________.

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Failed to win awards for their studio producers
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Made public speeches urging people to vote for third-party presidential candidates
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Accused several people in the movie industry of being Communist Party members
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Refused to answer questions asked by the House Un-American Activities Committee
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Tried to organize a screenwriters' union in Hollywood
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Solution

The correct option is D Refused to answer questions asked by the House Un-American Activities Committee
The scriptwriters known as the "Hollywood Ten" were blacklisted by the movie industry because they refused to answer questions asked by the House Un-American Activities Committee.

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