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America and the Global Economy — Cumulative exam

Question 2 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

How did the US government respond to Robert Oppenheimer’s opposition to developing the hydrogen bomb?

Answer
A
He was given a different position in the government.
B
He continued to head atomic research for the government.
C
He was accused of disloyalty and lost his security clearance.
D
He continued to do atomic research but at a lower level.

Explanation

Oppenheimer opposed developing the hydrogen bomb and raised concerns about its consequences. In 1954, the U.S. government held a security hearing and revoked his security clearance, effectively excluding him from classified government work. So the correct choice is “He was accused of disloyalty and lost his security clearance.”

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