Define ]]what is huac and what did it set out to do in the 1940’s and 1950’s?

HUAC refers to " House Un-american Activities Committee".

In the 1940's and the 1950's, this committee was set to find people who worked as spies for the Russians. This was a difficult task and a difficult time because back in World War II, Russia was an ally to the states, however, at the time, it became an enemy.

Russia stated that the land of Communist a peaceful place where all people lived in harmony. This sounded so beautiful as it was what the Americans dreamed of. The Americans were taken with these statements and never considered the possibility that the Russians were hurting America and the Americans were taking part in this by agreeing to their policy. They thought that they were advancing a Utopian world. 

However, history showed them that they were wrong as this committee held hearings. 

Later on, Richard Nixon used his frame from this committee to become president.