During the Cold War hysteria that gripped American society in the 1950s, what were communist sympathizers prohibited from doing based on certain individual state laws?

Correct Answer(s)
moving to the Soviet Union
becoming professional wrestlers
fishing
holding a driver’s license

In the fear-fueled climate of the 1950s, certain states implemented laws that banned suspected communist sympathizers from seemingly mundane activities. For instance, some individuals found themselves unable to hold a driver’s license, effectively grounding them in a time when having a license was crucial for mobility and social engagement. This restriction was part of a broader effort to severely limit the activities of those deemed a threat to American values.

Additionally, the world of professional wrestling, surprisingly, became a no-go zone for known or suspected communists. The idea was that any entertainment or public persona should reflect American ideals, and wrestlers were often larger-than-life figures who could influence the public’s perception of patriotism—and communism had no place in that show.