Question

which of the following statements about the consequences of an accusation during the red scare is false? some of the accused spent time in jail for refusing to name other communists. some of the accused were forced by the government to give up their citizenship. some of the accused had their passports revoked. some of the accused were blackballed from their chosen profession.

Explanation:

During the Red - Scare, while there were many harsh consequences for the accused such as blacklisting, passport revocation, and jail time for refusing to name others, there is no common historical record of the government forcing accused individuals to give up their citizenship as a widespread or typical consequence. The other statements are well - documented aspects of the Red - Scare era.

Answer:

C. Some of the accused were forced by the government to give up their citizenship.