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

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.

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Chaim Perry

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16 August, 18:49

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

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.

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Rene · Answer 1

The United States government responded to Robert Oppenheimer's opposition to developing the hydrogen bomb by letting him continue to do research. But he could only do the research at a lower level than before. The correct answer is D.