challenge: Why did Richard Hofstadter initially join the Communist Party USA in 1938?
  
  A. He joined without enthusiasm, feeling a sense of obligation and a desire to get rid of capitalism.
  B. He wanted to promote capitalism and its values.
  C. He was a strong supporter of socialism and wanted to overthrow capitalism.
  D. He was enthusiastic about Stalinism and the Soviet Union.
  Answer: 