Why did many americans fear communism?
a. they thought that communists would take over the movie
industry.
b. they expected communists to run for public office.
c. they thought they would lose their private property.
d. they believed that communists would take away their jobs.
subm

They thought they would lose their private property.

Explanation:

There to important and distinct feature of communism relatively to the capitalism is the ownership of property and wealth. Capitalism and democracy encouraged private ownership while communism disregarded the private ownership and promoted the public/common ownership.

each played a major role in ending the cold war.